wingman

A noun referring to a pilot who flies in a supporting position outside and behind the leader of a flying formation.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv für einen Piloten, der seitlich und hinter dem führenden Piloten einer Formation fliegt, um diesen zu unterstützen. Im übertragenen Sinne auch ein Freund oder Begleiter, der jemandem beim Kontakt mit anderen hilft oder ihn unterstützt.

1. Supporting pilot B2 formal

   A pilot who flies in a position outside and behind the leader of a flying formation, providing support and protection.

   • The wingman stayed close to the lead aircraft during the mission.
   • He served as a wingman in the squadron for two years.
   • The formation required precise coordination between the leader and his wingman.

   🇩🇪Flügelmann

2. Social supporter B2 informal

   A person who helps a friend in social situations, especially in meeting potential romantic partners.

   • He brought his best friend as a wingman to the party.
   • She acted as a wingman for her shy colleague at the bar.
   • A good wingman knows when to step in and when to back off.

   🇩🇪Flügelmann

   Synonyme: friendsidekicksupporter

• wingmen plural form
• wingmen's possessive plural form
• wingman's possessive singular form