health goth

[ helth goth ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a fitness enthusiast who is part of the goth subculture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of health goth¹

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

Season 2 of this mini-series about internet music and digital culture examines four home-brewed scenes turned global phenomena: Gqom, the latest South African club craze; Health Goth, with its commitment to dark music and working out; Kawaii, the infiltration of Japan’s obsession with cuteness into the underground; and Grime, a resurgence of a British scene.

From New York Times

They reminded us the NSA probably already knows everything about them, a health goth meme is always good for a laugh, and they're looking for a nice pair of mesh denim jeans.

From The Verge

But, whereas grunge couture could be capsuled into one single Marc Jacobs look, Streetwear has a mutability about it, from athleisure to health goth.

From The Guardian

Mr. Love ultimately started his own Facebook page — “healthgoth” as opposed to Mr. Grabarek’s “health goth” — as well as a website, healthgoth.com.

From New York Times

Welcome to the world of “health goth.”

From New York Times