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gothy en · ADJ

Etymology

From goth + -y.

Meanings

  1. (informal) Somewhat goth.
    • Aren't you urban gothy types supposed to be immune to public opinion? 2010, Lori Weber, If You Live Like Me, page 32:
    • The gothy new wave employees were obviously tired of the endless brown leather penny loafers that walked in and out of the store, mocking their patent black platforms and Mary Janes. 2007, Michelle Tea, It's so you, page 235:
    • In the tents at Nathan Philips Square for LG Fashion Week, the Toronto designer sent out a powerful army of gothy rock chicks – their pouty lips licorice-black, sharp painted talons and high ponytails swinging with insouciance. 2009 March 23, Derick Chetty, “Dressing for a harsh climate”, in Toronto Star:

Forms

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gothier Degree=Cmp lexicographic
gothiest Degree=Sup lexicographic

Deriveds

gothiness