wingman

wingman
wingman (n.) pilot of the plane beside the lead aircraft in a formation, 1943 (earlier as a football position), from WING (Cf. wing) (n.) + MAN (Cf. man) (n.). With figurative extensions, including the dating-sidekick one that was in use by 2006.

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