Cosmo's Girl Code Glossary.

Searching for the perfect phrase to describe your out-of-control crush or a recent dating dilemma? This list of lingo will give you the right term for every romantic sitch.

* Even though most chick cliques have their own vernacular--those supersecret words that are jibberish to guys--Cosmo decided to offer up a universal arsenal of words and wisdom to help every woman survive her time in the trolling trenches. Check out these fierce phrases and share them with your closest pals. With this awesome undercover dating dictionary, you're bound to have a blast--and up your chances of bagging a dream boy.

The Battlefield

When you're on the prowl for the perfect man, it can feel like war--especially on the bar front. Going home with a guy's digits (and your dignity) can be a daunting task--one you shouldn't risk alone--so grab your girlfriends and get out there! (But not before arming yourself with a clear understanding of these terms.)

Wingman. The first thing to keep in mind when heading out to the front lines is never ever leave your wingman (unless you hook up with a hottie). Your wingman is the girl you plan and progress through the night with. She'll be your eyes and ears when you're not looking and the person who will carry you home if your ego or your liver is injured in battle. Remember: The two of you are a team out there in the trenches, and if you don't watch out for each other, no one will.

Scoping. Like all good weekend warriors, wingmen looking for babes in bars need to do some reconnaissance. You and your wingman should play a thorough game of I-spy in shifts, But do it subtly, for that is the art of the scope.

Doing laps. These are the circles wingmen make when they walk around the bar looking for their next target. And you thought the only exercise you got at bars was an 8-ounce bicep curl.