Goth

usgb/ɡɑːθ/
noun

A person who likes to dress in dark clothes and wear dark makeup, often having a fascination with things related to death and the supernatural.

She started listening to gothic rock music and dressing like a goth.
Visual representation of "goth" - A person who likes to dress in dark clothes and wear dark makeup, often having a fascination with things related to death and the supernatural.

Often appears as...

  • goth culture
  • goth music

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Subculture Identification

Used to identify those part of a subculture interested in dark themes.

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He's identified as a goth since high school.
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Not Always Negative

Goth is not necessarily negative; some find beauty in its dark aesthetic.

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My goth friend finds dark art very inspiring.
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Modern Youth Culture

Most commonly associated with modern youth culture.

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Many teenagers explore their identity through goth fashion.
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