wingman
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4.7
- noun
- /ˈwɪŋˌmæn/
- Slang
:
compañero para ligar
- He always acts as my wingman at parties, making sure I meet interesting people.
- need a wingman
- a good wingman
- play wingman
So bring a partner or bring your agent or bring somebody who's going to fill in the blanks and who's going to, you know, be your wingman.
- So bring a partner or bring your agent or bring somebody who's going to fill in the blanks and who's going to, you know, be your wingman.
Examples
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You can be my wingman anytime.
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From now on, you're my wingman.
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I need a wingman, man.
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I think I would really love to have a wingman with me when I make my trip.
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My wingman came in and started talking to her friend.
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I mean, let me be your wingman.
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You gonna be my wingman?
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Come on, you're my wingman.
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I wouldn't mind having you for a wingman.
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I would ask my connections to alert me the next time they were having a night out and ask if they'd be my networking wingman.
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Synonyms
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3.7
A close friend who helps and stays with someone, especially a hero
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6.6
A female friend who helps someone meet people for dating
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Etymology
Wingman is also used for a friend who helps you meet or talk to someone you like. This social meaning comes from the flying sense — a friend stands at your 'wing' to support and protect you, so a wingman is someone who helps you in social situations.