wingman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- wĭngʹmăn
- /ˈwɪŋmæn/
Etymology
Etymology tree English wing Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English wingman From wing + -man.
Meanings
- A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.
- (broadly) A friend or associate who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.
- (qualifier:Australian rules football) A player positioned on the wing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wing-man | alternative | lexicographic | |
| wingmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
wingwoman · winggirl · wingdog
Synonyms
Translations (19)
fi taistelupari (friend that gives support) · fr ailière (pilot partner) · es compinche (friend that gives support) · fi siipimies (pilot partner) · de Flügelfrau (pilot partner) · es palero (friend that gives support) · es alera (friend that gives support) · it copilota (pilot partner) · ru ведо́мый (pilot partner) · pl skrzydłowy (friend that gives support) · fr ailier (pilot partner) · fi puhemies (friend that gives support) · es piloto de flanco (pilot partner) · es alero (friend that gives support) · es aeronauta flanqueador (pilot partner) · pl skrzydłowy (pilot partner) · de Flügelmann (pilot partner) · mk при́дружник (friend that gives support) · it spalla (friend that gives support)