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Definition of groupie

groupie

/ˈɡruːpi/
group · ie
Plural:groupies
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• noun

1

An enthusiastic supporter or devotee of a particular activity, field, or cause.

Example

"As a self-described politics groupie, he never misses a single televised debate or town hall."

2

An ardent fan of a touring musical group, celebrity, or public figure who follows them around in hopes of meeting or becoming personally involved with them.

Example

"The documentary interviewed several former groupies who traveled with rock bands during the 1970s."

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• Rhymes for groupie

• Nearby Words

group
groupable
grouper
groupie
grouping
groupthink
groupwork

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-1960s from the noun 'group' (in the sense of a pop or rock music band) plus the diminutive suffix '-ie', originally referring to devoted fans who followed touring bands.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Groupie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/groupie
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