emo

[ ee-moh ]

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.

emo

/ ˈiːməʊ /

noun

1. 1. a type of music combining traditional hard rock with personal and emotional lyrics
   2. ( as modifier )

      emo bands

Word History and Origins

Origin of emo¹

First recorded in 1985-90; shortening of emocore

Word History and Origins

Origin of emo¹

C20: short for emotional rock

Example Sentences

Dismissing Jimmy Eat World as an emo band is a mistake.

From Los Angeles Times

Emo told the BBC he is holding out hope that China will be able to negotiate away some of these taxes: "Only when a final decision is made can we plan our next steps."

From BBC

In November, Bob Bryar, the 44-year-old former drummer for the emo band My Chemical Romance, was found dead in his Tennessee home.

From Los Angeles Times

Hosted by IHeartComix, the dance party is curated by 11 leading promoters on-site, with a talent lineup that includes Alice Glass, Ladies of Leisure, Emo Nite DJs, Spank Rock, Falcons, SuperNova, Chrome Sparks, Kito, Walker & Royce, and Lil Mariko, plus several surprise performers.

From Los Angeles Times

AJ still defines themselves as emo as the music they create is heavily influenced by that period.

From BBC