groupie

IPA/ˈɡruːpi/
KK[ɡrˈupi]IPA/ˈɡruːpi/

groupie — noun

  • groupiesingular
  • groupiesplural

1. someone who is an extremely devoted fan of a famous person — such as a musician,

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who is an extremely devoted fan of a famous person — such as a musician, athlete, or online personality — and regularly makes an effort to attend events where that person appears, hoping to see or connect with them

例句

Sakura is a loyal groupie of BTS and flew to Seoul for their concert.

groupie of [group] — prepositional object pattern

Diego calls himself a groupie of Lionel Messi and has seen him play in twelve matches.

self-identifies as a groupie of [person]

同義詞
  • devotee

    more formal and respectful; less likely to imply excessive behaviour

  • follower

    broader meaning — can just mean a social-media follower or someone who keeps up with a person's work

  • fanatic

    stronger intensity, can sound negative or even aggressive

反義詞
  • hater

    someone who strongly dislikes the person, the polar opposite of a groupie

  • detractor

    more formal; a person who criticises or speaks poorly of the celebrity

文法句型

groupie + of [person/group]

用法筆記

Originally used for fans of rock bands who followed tour schedules, the word is now applied more broadly to devoted followers of any public figure — athletes, actors, authors, YouTubers, and tech personalities. It can carry a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting the person's devotion is excessive.

常見錯誤

❌She is a huge fan of Taylor Swift.' (when meaning active, travel-based following).
✅She is a real groupie of Taylor Swift
💡she flies to every show across the country.' — 'Fan' is a general term for anyone who likes someone; 'groupie' specifically suggests making active efforts to attend events and possibly interact with the celebrity.