The Goth Glossary

As with other subcultures, Goth comes with its own internally-created customs, phrases and words.

B
Baby Bat

A young Goth who is new to the scene. The phrase can be considered derogatory by some Goths.

Batcaver

A Goth who frequented the Batcave.

D
DIY

The act of creating clothes, accessories and other goods all by oneself.

E
Elder Goth

An older member of the Goth subculture, agreed to be of 35 years or older.

G
Goth Card

A satirically intended indicator of one's Goth status.

"Gother than thou"

A phrase designed to allude to the subject of elitism within the Goth subculture.

Goth-in-a-box

A derogatory phrase used to describe a Goth outfit comprised solely of brand-clothing.

Goth Points

A satirical concept that revolves around the gaining of "Goth Points" after partaking in activity that can be deemed "Gothic".

M
Mallgoth

A derogatory phrase used to describe self-identified Goths who consumed goods from shops such as Hot Topic. This phrase was in the height of its popularity during the 2000's.

Mansonite

A derogatory phrase used to describe fans of the singer Marylin Manson.

Mundane

A person who is not involved in the Goth scene or any adjacent scenes at all.

P
Poseur

A derogatory phrase used to describe people who present themselves as Goths, without the genuine passion for the scene as a whole.