noun
groupie
GROO-pee
noun
1
An enthusiastic fan who follows a band or celebrity closely, sometimes seeking a personal connection with them.
"A crowd of groupies waited outside the tour bus for hours."
"He's become a real groupie for that podcast, never missing an episode."
How to Use Groupie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone devoted to following a band, artist, or celebrity around.
When to use it
Informal, and can carry a slightly dismissive or judgmental tone.
Word Forms
groupies plural, groupies plural
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Etymology
Formed from group plus the suffix -ie, marking a person associated with something; the fan sense dates from the late 1960s.