Meaning of the word emo in English
What does emo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
emo
US /ˈiː.moʊ/
UK /ˈiː.moʊ/
Noun
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a style of rock music influenced by punk rock and hardcore, characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics.
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My favorite band plays emo music.
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The emo scene was very popular in the early 2000s.
2.
a person who is a fan of emo music or who adopts the emo subculture, typically characterized by a distinctive style of dress, often including dark clothing, tight jeans, and a specific hairstyle (e.g., long, often dyed black hair covering one eye).
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He used to be an emo kid in high school.
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Some people associate emos with being overly emotional.
Adjective
1.
relating to or characteristic of emo music or subculture.
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She has a very emo hairstyle.
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His lyrics are often described as deeply emo.
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