Meaning

2 senses

  1. (countable)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. (uncountable)The culture or fashion style adopted by such a person.

Origin

From mall (“enclosed shopping centre”) + goth (“person who is part of the goth subculture”

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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Forms

plural: mallgoths

Word family

1 related words
Relatedmall emo

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

See also

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