gothy

English

Etymology

From goth +‎ -y.

Adjective

gothy (comparative gothier, superlative gothiest)

1. (informal) Somewhat goth.
   • 2007, Michelle Tea, It's so you, page 235:

     The gothy new wave employees were obviously tired of the endless brown leather penny loafers that walked in and out of the store, mocking their patent black platforms and Mary Janes.

   • 2009 March 23, Derick Chetty, “Dressing for a harsh climate”, in Toronto Star‎^[1]:

     In the tents at Nathan Philips Square for LG Fashion Week, the Toronto designer sent out a powerful army of gothy rock chicks – their pouty lips licorice-black, sharp painted talons and high ponytails swinging with insouciance.

   • 2010, Lori Weber, If You Live Like Me, page 32:

     Aren't you urban gothy types supposed to be immune to public opinion?

Derived terms

• gothiness