wingwoman
Social support friend
A wingwoman is a woman who assists a friend in romantic or social pursuits, typically by helping them meet potential partners at bars or social events.
The role involves providing support, facilitating introductions, or making the friend look good: She agreed to be my wingwoman at the party.
The term mirrors wingman, from fighter pilot terminology where a wingman flies alongside to provide backup.
Supportive partner
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- helperOne who aids another
- backerFinancial supporter
advocate · champion · encourager · advisor · accomplice · collaborator · partner · aide
Arranger of romantic pairings
- setupHow something is arranged
- introductionsInitial formal presentations
- connectionA joining or relation
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
attraction · romance · date · relationship · courtship · pairing · fix-up · blind date
Closest pal, informally
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- palClose trusted companion
- buddyInformal term for companion
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
sister · homie · ride-or-die · companion · squad · crew · entourage · girl gang
ally
Supportive partner
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- helperOne who aids another
backer · advocate · champion · encourager · advisor · accomplice · collaborator · partner · aide · booster
matchmaker
Arranger of romantic pairings
- setupHow something is arranged
- introductionsInitial formal presentations
- connectionA joining or relation
chemistry · attraction · romance · date · relationship · courtship · pairing · fix-up · blind date · love
bestie
Closest pal, informally
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- palClose trusted companion
- buddyInformal term for companion
girlfriend · sister · homie · ride-or-die · companion · squad · crew · entourage · girl gang · BFF
flirting
Playfully showing romantic interest
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- charmAttractive personal quality
approach · pickup · confidence · nightclub · bar · singles · socialize · mixer · cocktails · dancing
- social tiesfriends, pals, buddies, mates, companions
- matchmakersmatchmaker, go-between, intermediary, yenta, marriage broker
- partygoerspartygoers, party-goer, party-goers, attendee, partier
wingwomanpursuer
One giving chase
lead · target · principal · love interest · main attraction
wingwomancockblock
Sabotage another's romantic pursuit
cockblocker · blocker · saboteur · rival · romantic rival
woman, wing, wings, winging, womanhood, wingman, wingspan, winger, wingmen