wingman

noun

wing·​man ˈwiŋ-mən 

-ˌman

1

a

: a pilot who flies behind and outside the leader of a flying formation

b

informal : a male friend or partner who accompanies and supports a man in some activity

While guys find large groups of women intimidating, they think just a few together is the most inviting. If you hang out with a couple of friends, a guy would be able to approach you with a couple of his friends (i.e., wingmen), which would take the pressure off.

—Cosmopolitan

2

: winger

Examples of wingman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Okoye wore number 35 as a Kansas City Chiefs star — a special significance for being the wingman for the 35th Pilot of the Day. —Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024

Related Articles Kurtenbach: Brandon Aiyuk’s trade request is yet another unserious move by the 49ers star 49ers training camp preview: Defensive back battles rage, but depth is solid 49ers training camp preview: Could Fred Warner line up with surprise LB wingman? —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024

Is Nathaniel Hackett, whom only Rodgers seems to think is the greatest play-calling wingman in all of pro football history, still going to be the offensive coordinator? —Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2024

Chatting with guest host Martin Short during Wednesday night’s episode, Beck told of a Grammy night mission in Hollywood as Paul McCartney’s wingman. —Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1a