Groupie
/ˈɡruːpi/noun
A devoted fan, especially one who follows a band or celebrity.
Did you know?“Groupie” is a 20th-century slang formation from “group,” reflecting the social magnetism of being part of a circle rather than any ancient occult root.
Etymological Timeline
Late 16th Century
French
groupe
“A cluster or assembly of people or things”
17th Century
Italian
gruppo
“A knot, cluster, or bunch”
Late 18th Century
French
grouper
“To group together; to bunch”
19th Century
English
group
“A cluster, crowd, or collection”
1960s
English
groupie
“Slang for a devoted fan who follows a music group or celebrity”