emo
/ˈi.moʊ/
Dictionary
noun
- (early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock
- (early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with that subculture and musical style.
- (late 1990s-current) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional
- (late 1990s-current) An individual or group of people associated with a fashion or stereotype of that style of rock.
- (2000s) A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo.
adjective
- Emotional; sensitive.
- Depressed.
- Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity.
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