1. (Biology) any outer covering that is shed, such as the dead outer layer of the skin of a snake, the cellular debris in a wound, etc. 2. (Bridge) bridge Also: sluff a discarded card. vb. 3. (Biology) (often foll by off) to shed (a skin, etc) or (of a skin, etc) to be shed.
A groupie is generally considered an avid, often female, fan of a band or musical performer. The term derives from the female attaching herself to a group, the band. While the band is the group, the female is the groupie. Naturally, not all fans are groupies, and not all groupies are females. Further, there are now groupies of sports teams or players, actors, and oddly enough, high profile criminals. A groupie is considered more intense about her adored celebrities than a fan.
Usage Note: Group as a collective noun can be followed by a singular or plural verb. It takes a singular verb when the persons or things that make up the group are considered collectively: The dance group is ready for rehearsal.Group takes a plural verb when the persons or things that constitute it are considered individually: The group were divided in their sympathies. number of individuals or things considered or classed together because of similarities: a small group of supporters across the country. 4. Linguistics A category of related languages that is less inclusive than a family.