Wingman definition

(informal) A person serving to support another, as in a social situation.

(slang) A person who helps, guides, or supports another, especially one who assists a friend in trying to seduce another person.

(sports) A player, such as a winger, who plays near the side of a field or court.

In a formation of aircraft, the pilot who flies behind and to the side of the leader.

A pilot partner of another, a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.

(by extension) A friend who accompanies one to offer (receive) support.

A pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft.

The aircraft flown in this position.