Mosher

A cultural phenomenon in the UK (and else where?). Mosher is a term used in mass terms (main by opposing stereotypical youth, the Kev, or Scally) to stereotype any youth who listens to any type of rock music, that doesn’t get played on pop radio (though ironically most Mosher bands are on major labels), and abides to a certain dress sense. In reality this isn’t a far comment, as a Mosher is somewhat frowned upon in many of the scenes that get put under the same brush: such as the Hardcore, and Metal scenes. Today the Mosher is some what of a dying breed with the new cultural phenomenon (okay, trend) Emo has taken its place and most of the “Moshers” with it. Though, there is a borderline where Emo and Mosher meet, however this is usually to do more with wealth than anything else (with “Fashioncore” clothes and accessories costing more than some can afford). Moshers tend to feel as though they need to set themselves apart from the crowd and often at outrageously, and wear black and baggy clothing, though it must be said that most fail and look as generic as those they moan about. Whereas Kevs are regarded as socialising near there homes, at parks and on street corners, Moshers tend to hang more in city centres around shopping centres and such, thus the term Mallgoth.

Music: Read Kerrang what’s hot in that’ll be a good clue.

Dress sense: None… Sorry, Black baggy jeans (DDs) and black baggy band shirts, usually poorly printed (ironed!) on as they’ve been bought somewhere like afflecks palace (aptly called Mosher Palace by some random stranger I meet on a bus once). Badges on their groovy bag, for some reason they can’t have backpacks. :s poorly applied make up, usually black this is probably to make them look evil and accounts for both genders.

Personality traits: varied, though often seen as moody, and use of Americanisms even though they are British.

There are differences between Moshers and… True Metalhead (all types, art, BM, DM, etc), Real Hardcore (again all styles UKHC, NYHC, etc…), Indie (I don’t even see how they get called Moshers!), and Emos (though Emo is IMO Moshers pretty sister)… So don’t fucking call me one!.. Or any who isn’t.

Mosher: hey look at me, man, I’m different and really heavy!!! GGEEERRRRR.
Me: Oh.
Mosher: What you listening to, dude?
Me: Tribes of Neurot .
Mosher: oh, cool dude, real heavy, awesome man.
Me: No, not at all.
Mosher: Oh, got something heavy..? Can I listen?
Me: Okay… Nile good enough for you.
Mosher: Never heard of them!?! Bet they’re no where near as heavy as Slipknot, Slipknot are the heaviest band in the world… Anything heavier you’d die… They are really heavy Death Metal
Me: *Tuts*… Just listen or fuck off.
*passes earphones and presses play*
Mosher: …
*The Mosher falls to the floor and starts to die*
Me: Someone should really phone this geek an ambulance.

by Matthew Williamson January 28, 2006

mosher (n)

Strictly, a mosher is any person who "moshes"; a type of pseudo-dance characterized by jumping around wildy, pushing, shoving, and kicking within the bounds of a "mosh pit."

More specifically, a mosher is a person who listens to any genre of music ranging from punk to metal. They are often associated with antisocial behavior as well as other behavioral disorders.

In addition, they characterize themselves with specific styles of dress which they claim to be unique, different, original, our outside of the "norm." This is regardless of the fact that their dress styles are sterotypical and faddish, demonstrate a strict conformity to the "mosher" subculture, and are completely within the cultural norm of this group.

mosher (n)

Mosher 1 - Lets put black makup on our eyes to be rebellious and show that we don't conform to society!

Mosher 2 - Great idea! Then lets go to a mosh pit and playfight with 100 other people who are wearing the EXACT SAME black makeup! Because we're non-conformists! Hardcore!

by A person named P July 31, 2006

mini mosher

annoying little wannabie bastards who buy the clothes and want to be alternative, genrally try to be as violent as townies whilst pretending there goths. listen to shit like slipknot and "pop-punk" (contradiction in terms i know) like blink 18suckarse.
If you ever see one even remotely near a real mosh, get in there and beat the fuck out of those annoying twats

/mini-mosher before- "ahh yeah mate, lets go start a mosh to blink 182"
/crying mini-mosher- "ahh man, i couldnt get out of the mosh and somone trod on my toe"

by random February 28, 2004

moshers

people who listen to hard rock,metal, heavy progressive rock etc...
they wear baggy jeans and hoodies etc..
they also wear steel toecapped boots etc...

(death 2 townies, i hope all goths get raped and murdered!?!)
i am a mosher,i go 2 mosh pits,dance violently, dress in hoodies, baggy jeans, black steel`capped boots,wear a ghost mask when moshing. i also keep a condom handy in case a b*tch comes along, often they do(they are always moshers themselves), i listen 2 hard rock music-queen,slipknot,yes etc..

by jet black March 23, 2004

moshers

people who listen to rock and hevey metal and tend to be called niamh :)

moshers hate chavs and think the mosher way is the best way

by thetruthteller:) November 8, 2012

Mosher

Somebody who listens to rock, punk, metal, and doesn't conform to social norms. Usually dresses in a similar way to the music they listen to, but a lot of moshers dress how they feel. They're basically modern day hardcore kids.

Filthy Chav: yo yo wassup innit blud mate I'll 'av ya if ya touch mah bae again
Mosher: (kills the chav with a single punch)

by Chazza2121 February 11, 2015

mini mosher

a little lad or ladette stil tryin to find there identify....(*hense da mini part ov mini mosher*)

p.s fr all use u think mini moshers r tryin 2 b goth by saying that no1 understand them then i have sum advice look definition of goth or IDIOT!!!
xx

a lil kid dts all hyper n screamin normally wid an mp3 player blastin dwn his ear (*no reason hes screamin *)

****step on that piece ov shit mini mosher n walk away wid a smile frm a job wel done****

by spudlink July 6, 2006