Meaning & use
goth
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A member of a subculture characterized by dark clothing, dramatic makeup, and an interest in dark, romantic, or macabre aesthetics.
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She's been into goth fashion since high school, favoring black lace and heavy eyeliner.
The club hosts a goth night once a month with dark, moody music.
A note on using this word
Also used as an adjective ("goth music," "goth style"); distinct from "Goth," the historical Germanic people, though the subculture's name draws on that association with darkness.
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