sidewinder
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A heavy swinging blow from the side which disables an adversary.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sidewinder” mean?
A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous.
Is “sidewinder” formal or informal?
sidewinder is generally slang.