Wingman
Meaning: A friend who helps you meet and attract potential romantic partners in social situations.
Your wingman is the friend who hypes you up, starts conversations with groups so you can talk to the person you're interested in, and generally supports your dating efforts. A good wingman knows when to step in and when to step back. The role has been celebrated in American movies like 'Top Gun' and is considered an important part of social dating culture.
Examples
- Be my wingman tonight — there's a girl I want to talk to at the party. 今晚帮我当僚机吧——派对上有个女生我想去搭讪。Hazme de wingman esta noche — hay una chica con la que quiero hablar en la fiesta.今夜ウィングマンやってくれない?パーティーで話したい子がいるんだ。오늘 밤 윙맨 해줘 — 파티에서 말 걸고 싶은 여자가 있어.
- He's the best wingman. He always knows how to break the ice. 他是最棒的僚机。他总是知道怎么打破僵局。Es el mejor wingman. Siempre sabe cómo romper el hielo.彼は最高のウィングマンだよ。いつも場を盛り上げてくれるんだ。그는 최고의 윙맨이야. 항상 분위기를 띄워주거든.
- My roommate is my wingman every time we go out. 每次出去玩,我室友都是我的僚机。Mi compañero de piso es mi wingman cada vez que salimos.出かけるときはいつもルームメイトがウィングマンだよ。나갈 때마다 룸메이트가 내 윙맨이야.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: nightlife, dating, friendship, bars
Tone: friendly, conspiratorial
✓ Do Say
- Will you be my wingman tonight?今晚帮我当僚机好吗?¿Me haces de wingman esta noche?今夜ウィングマンやってくれない?오늘 밤 윙맨 해줄래?
- She's an amazing wingwoman.她是个超棒的女僚机。Ella es una wingwoman increíble.彼女は最高のウィングウーマンだよ。그녀는 정말 대단한 윙우먼이야.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't use in formal contexts — it's specifically about casual dating assistance in social settings不要在正式场合使用——这个词专门指社交场合中帮忙搭讪约会的行为No se usa en contextos formales — se refiere específicamente a la ayuda informal para ligar en situaciones socialesフォーマルな場では使わないこと——カジュアルな社交の場でのデートのサポートに限定した表現격식 있는 자리에서는 사용하지 않는다 — 사교 모임에서의 캐주얼한 연애 보조를 뜻하는 표현이다
Origin & History
From military aviation, where a wingman is the pilot flying beside and supporting the lead pilot. Applied to dating culture by the 1970s-80s and popularized by the 1986 movie 'Top Gun.' The term 'wingwoman' is also used.
Cultural Context
Era: 1970s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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