wingwoman en · NOUN
Etymology
From wing + woman, modelled on earlier wingman.
Meanings
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A female friend who accompanies one to offer support.
By the time we return home, I'm not sure who's more nervous about Gen's future dating adventures—her, or me as her wingwoman, thrust in front of tempting, attractive men.
2014, Jules Barnard, Deep Blue:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wingwomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |