Noun: wingman (wingmen) wing-mun
- A male pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
"The wingman provided cover for the lead aircraft during the mission"
- [informal] A person who plays a supporting or secondary role to assist a friend or colleague, especially in social situations or when trying to meet potential romantic partners
"He acted as my wingman at the bar, helping me start conversations with potential dates"
Derived forms: wingmen
Type of: adult male, aeroplane pilot [Brit], airplane pilot [N. Amer], bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, pilot, sod [informal]
Encyclopedia: Wingman