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Wingwoman (noun) means a woman friend who goes along with someone to give them support.

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A woman friend who goes along with someone to give them support.

"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." — Jules Barnard, Deep Blue (2014)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from wing and woman, modelled on the earlier wingman.

Rhymes for wingwoman

Oman woman roman Loman yeoman ottoman madwoman catwoman saleswoman chairwoman policewoman councilwoman

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"wingwoman" (noun) means a woman friend who goes along with someone to give them support.