# wingman

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɪŋmæn/ · frequency rank #33,089

## Definitions
1. A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.
2. A friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.
3. A player positioned on the wing.

## Etymology
From wing + -man.

## Easily confused with
- **wiseman** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/wingman-vs-wiseman)
- **wingspan** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/wingman-vs-wingspan)
- **Wigan** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/wigan-vs-wingman)

## Common misspellings (11)
`iwngman`, `wignman`, `wingamn`, `winggman`, `wingmann`, `wingmman`, `wingmna`, `winmgan`, `winngman`, `wnigman`, `wwingman`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/wingman