English Explanatory Dictionary

mallgoth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Originally (derogatory), an inauthentic or trendy goth; now, a person who dresses in goth-inspired clothes, is interested in industrial metal and nu metal music, etc.
  2. The culture or fashion style adopted by such a person.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːlɡɒθ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mallgoth.wav /ˈmɔlˌɡɑθ/ /ˈmɑlˌɡɑθ/

Word forms

mallgoth mallgoths mall-goth mall goth

Etymology

From mall (“enclosed shopping centre”) + goth (“person who is part of the goth subculture”), suggesting that they purchase their clothes from mainstream retail outlets.

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