Emo (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. emocore.
  2. a type of guitar-based rock music developed from emocore but having a softer, pop or mainstream sound.
  3. a fan of emo, especially a person who is overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst, or who adopts a certain style characterized by dyed black hair, tight t-shirts and skinny jeans, etc.
  4. a person who is overly sensitive or emotional.
  5. emotional display; emotion: The storyline had too much emo and not enough substance.
adjective
  1. noting or relating to the type of music called emo or emocore: emo albums of the late 1990s.
  2. of or relating to a fan of emo, or to the lifestyle, dress, etc., typical of such a person: emo teens;emo fashion.
  3. overly sensitive or emotional.
noun
    • a type of music combining traditional hard rock with personal and emotional lyrics
    • (as modifier)
Emo (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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