Limangangaw (en. Wingman)

li-ma-ngan-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who helps or supports others, often in social or romantic situations.
He is my wingman at parties; he is always there to help me meet new people.
Siya ang aking limangangaw sa mga party, lagi siyang nandiyan upang matulungan akong makilala ang ibang tao.
A friend who has a designated role to support someone in building a relationship.
I want to meet his friend who is the wingman so I can also hang out with him.
Gusto kong makilala ang kanyang kaibigan na limangangaw para makasama ko rin siya sa mga lakad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be a wingman
Be a friend that supports someone else, especially in meeting new people.
maging limangangaw

Related Words

friend
A person with whom one has a close relationship, usually providing support and companionship.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

Pitiful
He is really pitiful in that situation, no one else can help.
Limangangaw talaga siya sa sitwasyong yan, wala nang ibang makakatulong.
Show-off
There are so many show-offs around him, always so high-energy.
Ang daming limangangaw sa kanya, laging ang taas ng energy.
Lame
Wow, she's really lame with her style today, like when she was a kid.
Grabe, limangangaw siya sa style today, parang noong bata pa.