Slang language both frightens and attracts the layman. The terrible thing about it is the ominous sound of some concepts, the absolute distortion of familiar terms, and people who use jargon on an ongoing basis do not inspire much confidence. But how many amazing linguistic discoveries are hidden in slang! So, many contemporaries understand that a “sidekick” is some very good person. But what is good about it and why? Where did the word come from?
Accessible interpretation
Today's definition indicates a good friend, an old friend. There is no strict binding to the circumstances of acquaintance! If someone is your sidekick, it means that you went to school together, lived in the same house, spun in a common company, or just met on Fridays for drinking beer. There are alternative addresses to such a friend. Among the most popular:
- corefan;
- korifan;
- Kent.
Where did the preconditions come from?
Chief Assistant
The term began to be used in the 19th century. Around the middle of the century before last, any criminal elementwith a clear conscience, I would say that the word "sidekick" means a person responsible for help and assistance. He will hide from the police, and hide the stolen, and give testimony such that you avoid punishment. Gradually, the obligation to help narrowed down to a minimum circle, to friends. And then the concept itself became public, truly philistine.
King-fish
Many jargons are influenced by the Hebrew language. For the "sidekick" these are two possible versions of the origin at once, and the third philologists consider the Slavic. They exist in parallel, but equally:
- on behalf of King Cyrus;
- from shark or big fish;
- from "root".
For each there is a reasonable, maximally logical explanation. So, in the pronunciation of the Ashkenazis, Cyrus turned into “Koreish”, and for permission to build the Second Temple, the king was considered a great friend of the Jewish people. It is not surprising if over time his name became a household name. At the same time, any big boss, big criminal was boldly called a "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, because of which 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 is impossible to say exactly, choose any!
Appropriateness
In the 21st century“sidekick” is an informal address to a loved one. It sounds familiar, not suitable for official communication and business negotiations, as well as for fleeting acquaintances. But at the same time, it indicates the incredible spiritual closeness of the speaker, his warm attitude. Therefore, although it is not welcomed within the framework of etiquette, it has an extremely positive connotation.
