groupie

noun

group·​ie ˈgrü-pē How to pronounce groupie (audio)
1
: a fan of a rock group who usually follows the group around on concert tours
2
: an admirer of a celebrity who attends as many of his or her public appearances as possible
3
: enthusiast, aficionado
a political groupie
golf groupies

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of groupie was in 1966

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“Groupie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupie. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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groupie

noun
group·​ie ˈgrü-pē How to pronounce groupie (audio)
: fan entry 3
especially : a fan of a rock group who usually follows the group around on concert tours

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