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wingman
or wing man
[ wing-man ]
/ ˈwɪŋˌmæn /
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noun
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.
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.
Sports. winger (def. 1).
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wing it, wingless, winglet, winglike, wing loading, wingman, wing nut, wingover, wings, wing shooting, wing shot
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British Dictionary definitions for wingman
wingman
/ (ˈwɪŋmæn) /
noun plural -men
a player in the wing position in Australian Rules
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