sidey

English

Etymology

side +‎ -y

Adjective

sidey (comparative more sidey, superlative most sidey)

  1. (dated, colloquial) Exhibiting side, or unjustified self-importance; arrogant.
    • 1921, The Civilian's South India: Some Places and People in Madras
      "And besides," said the Superior suddenly, "you're too sidey, young man. Calling yourself The Civilian! People won't like that. It's sidey. It'll annoy them. It's uppish."
  2. (India) Insignificant; small-time.
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