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wingman Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈwɪŋmæn/

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Wingman as a Noun

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.

3

A player positioned on the wing.

4

(by extension) a friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests

Wingman as a Verb

1

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

Word Forms & Grammar

wingman (plural wingmen)

wingman (third-person singular simple present wingmans, present participle wingmanning, simple past and past participle wingmanned)

Words That Rhyme With Wingman

Origin of Wingman

From wing + -man.

Word Facts for Wingman

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈwɪŋmæn/
MeaningA pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron
Pluralwingmen
Verb formswingmans, wingmanning, wingmanned

Quick Answers About Wingman

Is wingman a noun or a verb?

Wingman is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of wingman?

The plural of wingman is wingmen.

What is the past tense of wingman?

The past tense of wingman is wingmanned. The present participle is wingmanning.