wingman

noun

wing·man ˈwiŋ-mən

-ˌman

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

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

: winger

Examples of wingman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And while that may look like wingman behavior to humans, among piping plovers, the message is different. —

Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2024 Rodolfo's wingman, the artist Marcello (baritone Brian Major) has a passionate if stormy romance with Musetta (spinto-soprano Kelebogile Besong). —

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wingman

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