goblin mode

Embracing pleasant slovenliness

When people go into goblin mode, they reject social expectations and embrace messy or self-indulgent behavior.

Like the mythical creatures it references, goblin mode suggests someone who doesn't care about appearing proper or polite.

messy

disheveled

Untidy in appearance

bedhead · grubby · grimy · crumpled · stained · unwashed · ratty · rumpled · scruffy · grungy

self-indulgent

lazy

Avoiding effort or exertion

pajamas · junk food · comfort eating · unwashed · Netflix · takeout · napping · scrolling · procrastination · hermit

internet

meme

Shared online humor

  • viralSpreading quickly online
  • trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
  • slangInformal in-group vocabulary

hashtag · social media · pandemic · lockdown · neologism · zeitgeist · Oxford · TikTok · online · pop culture

relatable

authenticity

Quality of being genuine

self-acceptance · unpretentious · down-to-earth · genuine · flaws · unglamorous · unpolished · human · honest · relatable

uninhibited

unfiltered

Not passed through screen

zero fucks · liberated · unrestrained · feral · wild · raw · unbothered · reckless · impulsive · spontaneous

Opposites
self-presentation and grooming standards

goblin modeglamour

Fascinating, elegant attractiveness

put-together · well-groomed · camera-ready · that girl · polished

social engagement and behavior

goblin modehot girl summer

Season of confident self-indulgence

social butterfly · party mode · out and about · performative · working the room

self-discipline and restraint

goblin modeclean living

Morally upright lifestyle

disciplined · ascetic · self-controlled · regimented · restrained

Family

goblin, goblins, hobgoblin, hobgoblins

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