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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.—Cosmopolitan
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: winger
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“Wingman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingman. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.
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