wingman

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Definitions of wingman word

noun wingman Air Force. a pilot in a plane that flies just outside and behind the right wing of the leading aircraft in a flight formation, in order to provide protective support. 1
noun wingman Slang. a man who helps, protects, or guides a friend or associate: the CEO’s troubleshooting wingman. a man who helps a friend with romantic relationships, especially one who helps the friend attract a woman: When I walked into the bar, my wingman was already there, talking to two women. 1
noun wingman Sports. winger (def 1). 1
noun wingman A pilot whose aircraft is positioned behind and outside the leading aircraft in a formation. 1
noun wingman a player in the wing position in Australian Rules 0
noun wingman in a formation of aircraft, the pilot who flies behind and to the side of the leader 0

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; wing + man1

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