wingwoman

wingwoman

English

Etymology

wing +‎ woman, modelled on earlier wingman.

Noun

wingwoman (plural wingwomen)

1. A female friend who accompanies one to offer support.
   • 2014, Jules Barnard, Deep Blue

     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.