# groupies

/ˈɡɹupiz/ (US) · /ɡɹˈuːpɪz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/groupies
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

people who follow a famous band or singer everywhere, hoping to meet them or spend time with them.

For teachers: ardent followers of a musician, band, or celebrity who seek close personal contact, often pursuing romantic or sexual relationships.

## Examples

- Groupies wait outside the hotel after the concert.
- After the show, groupies gather by the tour bus to get photos and autographs.
- The documentary explores how groupies shaped rock history, moving from adoring followers to influential figures in their own right.

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