emo
Americannoun
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a type of guitar-based rock music developed from emocore but having a softer, pop or mainstream sound.
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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.
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a person who is overly sensitive or emotional.
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emotional display; emotion.
The storyline had too much emo and not enough substance.
adjective
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noting or relating to the type of music called emo or emocore.
emo albums of the late 1990s.
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of or relating to a fan of emo, or to the lifestyle, dress, etc., typical of such a person.
emo teens;
emo fashion.
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overly sensitive or emotional.
noun
Etymology
Origin of emo
First recorded in 1985-90; shortening of emocore
Example Sentences
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Narrated by a woman who fears thinking fondly of an ex after “I find somebody new and I’m about to say ‘I do,’” “Wedding Dress” is a gorgeous downer — the kind of tune that’s made Moroney country music’s reigning “emo cowgirl” since her viral hit “Tennessee Orange” went to No. 1 in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times
The emo pop-punk track is a favorite of Harvey, whose distinctive Betty Boop tone is integral to XG’s edge.
From Los Angeles Times
The crowd sings along to pulse-thumping anthems from Britney Spears, Charli XCX and Bad Bunny, with a Paramore sing-along thrown in for everyone’s inner emo babe.
From Los Angeles Times
The club's mixture of styles, from full-on 80s pop to emo rock and sing-a-long power ballads, earned it a reputation, as did an ability to attract a wide variety of people through the doors.
From BBC
I booked the indie, ska, emo, screamo and pop punk stuff.
From Los Angeles Times
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