goth
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A member of an alternative subculture based around rock music.
Register: slang
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goth” mean?
A member of an alternative subculture based around rock music.
Is “goth” formal or informal?
goth is generally slang.