goth
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Etymology [edit]
From Goth (person of a Germanic culture), influenced by Gothic in the sense of a black horror novel.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -ɒθ
Noun [edit]
goth (plural goths)
- (uncountable) A punk-derived subculture of people who predominately dress in black.
- 2005, MC Frontalot, “Goth Girls” (song)[1], in Nerdcore Rising (album):
- Philip had been into goth for many years.
- (uncountable) (music) A style of glam rock influenced punk rock; gothic rock.
- (countable) A person who is part of the goth subculture.
- We saw a solitary goth hanging out on the steps of the train station.
Translations [edit]
punk-derived subculture of people who predominately dress in black
style of bleak rock music; gothic rock
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person who is part of the goth subculture
Adjective [edit]
goth
- Relating to this music or these people.
- With her black clothes and dyed hair, Melanie looked very goth compared to her classmates.
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Verb [edit]
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