록 밴드나 유명인을 따라다니며 친밀한 관계를 맺고자 하는 열성적인 소녀팬.
A person, especially a young woman, who follows a pop or rock group or a celebrity around in the hope of meeting them or becoming intimate with them.
예문:
"The backstage entrance was blocked by dozens of groupies waiting for the band to finish their set."
"She spent her entire youth as a groupie, traveling from city to city with her favorite guitarists."
특정 인물이나 사상, 활동을 맹목적으로 따르거나 열광하는 추종자.
An enthusiastic or uncritical follower of a particular person, idea, or activity.
예문:
"The tech groupies waited in line for days just to catch a glimpse of the new product launch."
"He is often dismissed as a political groupie who lacks any real understanding of the policy issues."
영국 공군에서 대령(Group Captain)을 이르는 속어.
A slang term used in the British Royal Air Force to refer to a Group Captain.
예문:
"The young pilots were nervous when they heard the groupie was coming to inspect the hangar."
"After years of distinguished service, he was finally promoted to groupie."