Definitions

1. noun

Young people who spend their leisure time at a shopping mall, often avoiding adult responsibilities.

“The group of mallrats wandered aimlessly through the food court, searching for free samples.”

2. noun

Fans or enthusiasts of a particular comic book series or other pop culture phenomenon, such as ‘Mallrats’ (a 1995 film by Kevin Smith).

“The group of Comic-Con attendees were self-proclaimed mallrats, eager to meet their favorite artists and writers.”