SINCE 1828
Goth
noun
\ ˈgäth
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Definition of Goth
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a member of a Germanic people that overran the Roman Empire in the early centuries of the Christian era
2 often not capitalized
a
: rock music marked by dark and morbid lyrics
b
: a fan or performer of goth
3
: a person who wears mostly black clothing, uses dark dramatic makeup, and often has dyed black hair
Goth
abbreviationDefinition of Goth (Entry 2 of 2)
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