wingman

Or wing man

[wing-man]

noun

1. 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.

2. Slang.

   1. a man who helps, protects, or guides a friend or associate.

      the CEO’s troubleshooting wingman.

   2. 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.

3. Sports.,  winger.

wingman

/ ˈwɪŋmæn /

noun

1. a player in the wing position in Australian Rules

Word History and Origins

Origin of wingman¹

First recorded in 1940–45; wing + man

Example Sentences

China also showed off its stealth attack drones, dubbed the "loyal wingman", as they are capable of flying alongside a manned fighter jet and aid it in its attacks.

From BBC

China also showed off its GJ-11 stealth attack drone, dubbed the "loyal wingman", which can fly alongside a manned fighter jet and aid it in its attacks.

From BBC

A key focus is the development of "loyal wingman" drones - unmanned aerial vehicles designed to operate in co-ordination with manned aircraft, he added.

From BBC

After she described her ideal day, I asked Dennings which current co-star might make the best Sunday wingman.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump campaigned on ending the war and said he intended to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, but so far he’s sounded more like Putin’s wingman.

From Los Angeles Times