Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wingwoman

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.25 in modern English

Syllables: wing-wom-an
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A female friend who accompanies one to offer support.

Example Sentences

"By the time we return home, I'm not sure who's more nervous about Gen's future dating adventures—her, or me as her wingwoman, thrust in front of tempting, attractive men."

Etymology

From wing + woman, modelled on earlier wingman.

Inflected Forms

wingwomen (plural)

Questions

What does wingwoman mean?: A female friend who accompanies one to offer support.
Where does wingwoman come from?: From wing + woman, modelled on earlier wingman.

How to pronounce wingwoman

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