emo

adj

Etymology: Clipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested in 1988.

1. Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.

   “The one thing everyone agrees on is that they've never encountered a band that claimed to be emo.”

   “Trevor looks kind of emo, rail thin, dark hair, guyliner, wears black all the time.”

2. Emotional, sensitive, or contemplative; regardless of musical preference or subcultural affiliation.
3. Depressed.

   “Criticism drapes a black velvet cape across the puddle that interrupts the path to change, to be emo about it.”

4. Exhibiting a fashion or visual aesthetic associated with the subculture; a presentation deliberately or unintentionally incorporating dark clothing, asymmetrical haircuts covering one eye, studded accessories, and often borrowing elements from gothic fashion, Burtonesque macabre, or brightly colored scene or geek aesthetics.

   “Hot Topic is historically recognized as the go-to mall emo store, particularly during the 2000s, serving as a primary hub for alternative, scene, and punk fashion, music merch, and accessories like studded belts.”

name

1. A township in Ontario.

noun

Etymology: Clipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested in 1988.

1. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.
2. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.
3. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.
4. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.
5. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.
6. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.
7. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.
8. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.