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a
: a pilot who flies behind and outside the leader of a flying formation
b
informal
: a male friend or partner who accompanies and supports a man in some activity
While guys find large groups of women intimidating, they think just a few together is the most inviting. If you hang out with a couple of friends, a guy would be able to approach you with a couple of his friends (i.e., wingmen), which would take the pressure off.—
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: winger
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In his fifth season, he was supposed to help determine the fate of the Raptors, serving as Scottie Barnes’ wingman.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
His Top Gun: Maverick wingman Glen Powell stops by as does Gavin & Stacey’s James Corden.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Dončić could very well lead the Lakers on a deep playoff run, with LeBron James serving as his wingman.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Without Towns to worry about as a wingman for Edwards, opponents have figured out Minnesota’s offense.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
His Top Gun: Maverick wingman Glen Powell stops by as does Gavin & Stacey’s James Corden.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Dončić could very well lead the Lakers on a deep playoff run, with LeBron James serving as his wingman.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Without Towns to worry about as a wingman for Edwards, opponents have figured out Minnesota’s offense.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Wingman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingman. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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