wingman

== English == === Alternative forms === wing-man === Etymology === From wing + -man. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwɪŋmæn/, enPR: wĭngʹmăn Hyphenation: wing‧man === Noun === wingman (plural wingmen) A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron. Synonym: wingmate (by extension) A friend or associate who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests. (Australian rules football) A player positioned on the wing. ==== Derived terms ==== wingmanship ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === wingman (third-person singular simple present wingmans, present participle wingmanning, simple past and past participle wingmanned) To act as a wingman for (someone); to accompany in order to provide support. === Anagrams === mawning