wingman
pronunciation
How to pronounce wingman in British English:
UK ['wɪŋmən]
How to pronounce wingman in American English:
US ['wɪŋmən]
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- Noun:
- the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
Word Origin
- wingman (n.)
- pilot of the plane beside the lead aircraft in a formation, 1943 (earlier as a football position), from wing (n.) + man (n.). With figurative extensions, including the dating-sidekick one that was in use by 2006.
Example
- 1. A good wingman will always relinquish his shoes !
- 2. You remember milton weinberg , your old wingman ?
- 3. You get your wingman to fight your battles for you ?
- 4. I 'm a very dedicated wingman !
- 5. Who wants to be my wingman ?