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goth

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Meaning

  1. noun A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black and usually old fashioned clothing, associated with mournful and macabre music and attitudes.
    Philip has been into goth for many years, haven't you dear?
  2. noun A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.
  3. noun A person who is part of the goth subculture.
    We saw a solitary goth hanging out on a ledge by the train station.
  4. noun A member of any alternative subculture based around rock music.
    The park often sees fights between chavs and goths.
  5. noun Rare form of Goth.
  6. adjective Relating to goth music or people.
    With her black clothes and dyed hair, Melanie looked very goth compared to her classmates.

Similar words

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Word family

Goth Goths

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