# groupie

/ˈɡɹupi/ (US) · /ɡɹˈuːpi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/groupie
Updated: 2026-10-17

## Definition

a super-fan who follows a band or singer around on tour, hoping to meet them in person. You use it for someone more obsessed than a normal fan.

For teachers: a devoted follower of a musician, band, or public figure who travels to performances in pursuit of proximity or personal contact.

## Examples

- The groupie follows the band to every show.
- After the concert, security stops several groupies from entering the backstage area.
- The documentary follows aging groupies who traded stable lives for years on the road, reflecting on fame, loyalty, and what remains when the tour ends.

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