Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft.
- noun Slang A person who helps, guides, or supports another, especially one who assists a friend in trying to seduce another person.
- noun Sports A player, such as a winger, who plays near the side of a field or court.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A pilot partner of another, a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.
- noun by extension a friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
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Examples
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In this version, for the first time, the mysterious unnamed "wingman" is being mentioned who supposedly was an eye witness to the incident
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He expressed his gratitude toward Timberlake, whom he called his "wingman."
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Bob White -- Mr. Romney called him his "wingman" -- was a carryover from the candidate's days at Bain Capital.
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A "wingman" - not someone who is always trying to steal your boyfriends.
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As romantics grow weary of the digital dating game, so-called wingman and wingwoman services are taking them back in time.
On a Wingman and a Prayer: Singles Bow to Cupids-for-Hire Jennifer Levitz 2012
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At this time his wingman was able to release his ordnance on the target.
Lee, Leonard M. 1990
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At this time his wingman was able to release his ordnance on the target.
Innes, Roger B. 1990
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This, of course, left me without a wingman, which is not the greatest feeling in the world.
Thud Ridge Broughton, Jack, 1925- 1969
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And Holbrooke would flinch when Petraeus would warmly refer to him as his "wingman" - meaning it as a huge compliment - rather than seeing military force as the adjunct to diplomacy.
The Seattle Times 2011
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I find that working with a wingman is the best course of action.
EveryJoe 2009
alexz commented on the word wingman
at the bar, the wingman provides support by telling ladies what an awesome guy you are, and intercepting the lady's friends who interfere with a pick-up attempt.
June 15, 2013