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

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 notes

In 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.

· First attested 1960

Class of 1960 groupie joined the language around 1960.

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Rhymes for groupie

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Frequently asked questions

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.