mallgoth

== English == === 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. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɔːlɡɒθ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɔlˌɡɑθ/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈmɑlˌɡɑθ/ Hyphenation: mall‧goth === Noun === mallgoth (countable and uncountable, plural mallgoths) (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. Coordinate terms: cybergoth, netgoth (uncountable) The culture or fashion style adopted by such a person. ==== Alternative forms ==== mall-goth, mall goth ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === mall goth on Wikipedia.Wikipedia