Grobanite

Grobanite

English

Etymology

Groban +‎ -ite

Pronunciation

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Noun

Grobanite (plural Grobanites)

1. (slang) A fan of American musician Josh Groban.
   • 2011, Mark Wreford, "Re-Tunes", Re, Issue 14, June 2011, page 52:

     Perhaps one for diehard 'Grobanites' rather than those new to the fold.

   • 2013, Riesa Pascal, "16 Reasons to Buy 'All That Echoes'", Orlando Style, Volume 10, Number 3, March 2013, page 46:

     "All That Echoes" was named one of Billboard's Best Bets for 2013 and features an edgier sound that is pushing Groban's music to new genres and reaching the pleased ears of both seasoned Grobanites* and brand new Groban fans.

   • 2013, "[Initiate Grobanite Love Protocal]", Desert Companion, September 2013, page 57:

     Critics admire his power and restraint; Grobanites, as they're called, like the way their hearts slow-motion explode into pink butterfly candy confetti when he sings to them.