noun
groupie
GROO-pee
Groupie (noun) means an enthusiastic fan who follows a band or celebrity closely, sometimes seeking a personal connection with them. Example: “A crowd of groupies waited outside the tour bus for hours.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- groupies
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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.
Rhymes for groupie
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What does “groupie” mean?
The word “groupie” means an enthusiastic fan who follows a band or celebrity closely, sometimes seeking a personal connection with them. In plain terms, someone devoted to following a band, artist, or celebrity around.
How do you pronounce “groupie”?
“Groupie” is pronounced GROO-pee (/ˈɡɹuːpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “groupie” in a sentence?
Here is “groupie” used in a sentence: “A crowd of groupies waited outside the tour bus for hours.”
What part of speech is “groupie”?
“Groupie” is a noun.
Where does the word “groupie” come from?
The word “groupie” dates back to around 1960. Formed from group plus the suffix -ie, marking a person associated with something; the fan sense dates from the late 1960s.
