wingwomen

Friends helping flirt

Wingwomen is the plural of wingwoman—a female friend who assists another in social situations, especially when approaching romantic prospects.

The term parallels wingman, from military aviation where a pilot flies alongside to provide support.

A wingwoman might start conversations, offer introductions, or boost her friend's confidence: I need my wingwomen tonight—I'm terrible at flirting on my own.

social-support

confidante

Trusted female friend

  • sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion

accomplice · partner · ally · chum · mate · comrade · amigo · cohort · crony · entourage

matchmaking

introducer

One who presents another

networker · go-between · intermediary · liaison · matchmaker · flirting · approach · singles · bar · club

strategy

tactics

Methods to achieve goals

planning · coordination · signals · cues · diversion · distraction · blocking · interference · rescue · extraction

Opposites
social role in romantic pursuit

wingwomencockblockers

Those preventing romantic success

blockers · cockblocks · saboteurs · rivals · competitors

gender of the supportive role

wingwomenwingmen

Supportive companions in pursuit

wingman · bros

Family

wingwoman

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG