| 词汇 | groupie |
| 释义 | groupie Theme: MUSIC n. a young person who follows a band seeking the attention of the band members.Would you believe that Sally was a groupie when she was 19?You mean all those young girls are groupies? groupie ⇨ groupie; groupynoun 1 a girl who trades her sexual availability to rock groups and musicians in exchange for hanger-on status US, 1966. 2 a follower or hobbyist devoted to a pre-eminent person within a given field, or to a genre or subject type. An extension of the previous sense, this usage is not restricted to rock groups or music, nor is there a suggestion that sex is a prerequisite; the tone may be derogatory, jocular or ironic US, 1967 groupie1. slang Someone who pursues a celebrity or performer, most often a musician or member of a band, typically by following their performance tour, in order to gain intimate access to them, and especially to pursue a sexual relationship or encounter. The term was originally applied primarily to women who pursued rock musicians in such a way. Aunt Ida was a groupie for Grand Funk Railroad in the '70s? Are you for real? 2. slang By extension, a passionate fan of someone or something. I'm a real groupie of that author, so of course I'm going to her reading tomorrow night. groupie n. a young woman who follows a band seeking romance with the band members. Would you believe that Sally was a groupie when she was nineteen? |
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