goth up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To dress or decorate in the style of goth subculture.
Register: humorous, informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Toward the evening, we return to our bed and breakfast in order to get 'gothed up', which entails making our appearance as impressive as possible...
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 up” mean?
To dress or decorate in the style of goth subculture.
Is “goth up” formal or informal?
goth up is generally humorous, informal.