wingmanned
Helped a friend
Wingmanned is the past tense of wingman, meaning to assist a friend in romantic or social pursuits—typically by engaging others in conversation, providing moral support, or helping make introductions: She wingmanned for me at the party and I actually got his number.
The term comes from military aviation, where a wingman flies alongside and supports the lead pilot.
Stored duplicate for recovery
- assistTo give support
- facilitateMake something easier
- introduceMake formally known
- matchmakeArrange romantic introductions
icebreaker · flirt · dating · nightclub · bar · pickup · approach · confidence
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- companionOne who keeps company
friend · backup · trusted · reliable · solidarity · camaraderie · brotherhood · sisterhood
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
- assistTo give support
- facilitateMake something easier
- introduceMake formally known
matchmake · icebreaker · flirt · dating · nightclub · bar · pickup · approach · confidence · support
buddy
Informal term for companion
companion · friend · backup · trusted · reliable · solidarity · camaraderie · brotherhood · sisterhood · bond
pilot
One who steers aircraft
backup · sortie · combat · fighter · mission · patrol · aircraft · flank · cover · tactical
wingmannedcockblocked
Prevented from hooking up
sabotaged · undermined · blocked · hindered · torpedoed
wingmannedrivaled
Competed as an equal
poached · one-upped · outshone · overshadowed