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.