groupie
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Meaning · English
A group captain.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In traditional military fashion our "Groupie" (group captain) called us to attention, exchanged salutes with his German opposite number, then handed the parade over to him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “groupie” mean?
A group captain.
Is “groupie” formal or informal?
groupie is generally slang.