English edit

Etymology edit

wing +‎ woman, modelled on earlier wingman.

Noun edit

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.