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/ɡɒθ/
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/ɡɑθ/
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Noun
A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.
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I think that goth could flower in nerdcore's embrace. I converted Edward Gorey's lettering into a typeface, befriended vampires on LJ [LiveJournal] and MySpace, even put that spooky echo filter on the bass[…]
Philip has been into goth for many years, haven't you dear?
A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.
Usage- Uncountable
A person who is part of the goth subculture.
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And how come you never see goths driving cars? We drive cars... We're just like you really, except that we listen to Cradle of Filth.
We saw a solitary goth hanging out on a ledge by the train station.
A member of an alternative subculture based around rock music.
Usage- UK usage
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Goth bashing became horribly fashionable in the noughties. In August 2007, another peaceful goth couple were attacked in a skate park because of the way they looked.
Adjective
Relating to goth music or people.
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With her black clothes and dyed hair, Melanie looked very goth compared to her classmates.
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One of them looked like a total freak who had come straight off a Cirque du Soleil stage, with blue streaks in her hair, goth bracelets up her arm and so much black eyeliner that she could be on the set of Cleopatra.