The average person slang language at the same time scares off and attracts. What is terrible in it is the ominous sounding of certain concepts, the absolute distortion of familiar terms, and people who use jargon on an ongoing basis do not cause much confidence. But how many amazing linguistic discoveries lurk in argo! So, many contemporaries understand that the “sidekick” is some very good person. But why is he good and why? Where did the word come from?
Interpretation available
Today the definition indicates a good friend, an old friend. There is no strict reference to the circumstances of dating! If someone is a sidekick for you, it means that you studied together, lived in the same house, turned around in a common company, or just met on Fridays to drink beer. There are alternative appeals to such a friend. Among the most popular:
Where did the premises come from?
Chief assistant
The term began to be used in the 19th century. Around the middle of the century before last, any criminal element with a clear conscience would have declared that the word “sidekick” means a person responsible for help and assistance. He will hide from the police, and he will hide the stolen goods, and he will give testimonies so that you avoid punishment. Gradually, the obligation to help narrowed to a minimum circle, to friends. And then the concept itself became publicly available, truly philistine.
King fish
Many jargon appeared under the influence of the Jewish language. For the “sidekick”, these are two possible versions of origin at once, while the third philologist considers Slavic. They exist in parallel, but on an equal footing:
on behalf of King Cyrus;
from sharks or big fish;
from the "root".
For each there is a reasonable, most logical explanation. Thus, in the pronunciation of Ashkenazi Cyrus turned into "Koreysh", and for permission to build the Second Temple, the king was considered a great friend of the Jewish people. Not surprisingly, over time, his name became a household name. Moreover, any big boss, major criminal was boldly called the "big fish", and to this day the concept of "shark" has not lost its relevance.
Also, the leaders unite a group of asocial elements. They are the main friends of their subordinates, which is why they could get the nickname "root". A single beginning on which the success of any raid or fraudulent scheme is based. Which interpretation is correct? It’s impossible to say for sure, choose any!
Appropriateness of use
In the XXI century, “sidekick” is an informal appeal to a loved one. It sounds familiar, not suitable for official communication and business negotiations, as well as for passing friends. But at the same time it indicates the speaker’s incredible spiritual closeness, his warm attitude. Therefore, although it is not welcomed as part of etiquette, it has an exceptionally positive connotation.