Word Noun
wingman
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈwɪŋmən/ wing·man
Definition
n.a friend who helps you by being social or looking out for you in a situation. You use this when you want to feel more confident or have someone to talk to.
n.a companion who provides social support or assistance to another person in a specific context. Often used in informal or colloquial registers to describe a friend who helps with social interactions.
Examples
“He is my best wingman when I go to parties.”
“I asked my brother to be my wingman for the first date so I wouldn't feel so nervous.”
“In many social circles, having a reliable wingman is considered essential for navigating high-stakes networking events where one might otherwise feel isolated.”
Etymology
From wing + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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