modie
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Meaning · English
A fan of the English electronic band Depeche Mode.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Any true Modie (such as myself) will tell you that Martin Gore is the songwriter, singer on most of the slower tunes and the all-round token weird guy (he's the dude with the cauliflower haircut).
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 “modie” mean?
A fan of the English electronic band Depeche Mode.
Is “modie” formal or informal?
modie is generally slang.