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.