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wingman.

A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwɪŋmæn/
  1. A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.

  2. A friend or associate who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.

    broadly
  3. A player positioned on the wing.

Where this word comes from

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.

verb/ˈwɪŋmæn/
  1. To act as a wingman for (someone); to accompany in order to provide support.

Where this word comes from

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.

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