goff

9.9

A person who wears dark clothes and likes gothic music

noun
/ɡɔf/

Slang

: goff

The party was filled with Goffs dressed in black, listening to alternative music.

Examples

And in that context, Nick, that's, you know, that's these Goffs, if you want to call them Goffs.
OK, so, but yeah, I mean, it's it's so so Goff, I said Goff.
(Susan) Medlicott's left me in charge while he goes off to "goff", as he calls it.

Plenty (1985)
She identified as a Goff, expressing her love for dark fashion and unique bands.
Many Goffs gathered at the concert, showcasing their distinct styles and preferences.

Synonyms

goth

vsgoff

33 7.5

A person who wears dark clothes, uses dramatic makeup, and likes gothic music

is an informal slang label rather than the neutral descriptive term

Surface Forms

goff singular

goffs plural

Etymology

Goff is a slang form of goth, the name for the 'gothic' subculture of dark clothes and music. It likely comes from casual speech where the 'th' sound becomes an 'f', as when some people say 'think' like 'fink', so a goff is simply a goth, someone who prefers dark fashion and gothic music.