emo
ˈiːmoʊ
Definition

Definition of emo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
musicDatedstyle of rock music derived from punk but with more emotional lyricsDated
  • She loves listening to emo bands from the early 2000s..
2.
cultureDatedmusic-centered youth subculture known for intense feelings and dark clothingDated
  • He became part of the emo scene because he felt it expressed his feelings..
3.
cultureDatedfan of a punk-influenced music scene who wears dark clothesDated
  • She dresses like an emo with dark clothes.
goth punk
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Expressions with emo

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hairstyle with bangs covering one or both eyes
She styled her hair with emo bangs for the concert.
music genre mixing emo and hip-hop with emotional lyrics
Emo rap became popular in the late 2010s.

Origin of emo

English, emotional (emotion) + -o (suffix)

Terms with emo included in their meaning

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emo hardcore
fusion of emo and hardcore with screaming vocals
fashion
signature look of the emo subculture
genre
music genre mixing emo and hip-hop with emotional lyrics

Examples of emo in a sentence

  • He started an emo band in high school.
  • The emo crowd gathered at the concert.
  • She decorated her room with emo posters and memorabilia.
  • He identifies as an emo and loves the music.
  • The group of emos gathered at the concert.

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  1. French:emo, culture emo, ...
  2. German:Emo, Emo-Szene, ...
  3. Italian:emo, ragazzo emo, ...
  4. Spanish:emo, cultura emo, ...
  5. Portuguese:emo, cena emo, ...
  6. Chinese:情绪摇滚, 情绪文化, ...
  7. Japanese:エモ, エモ文化, ...
  8. Arabic:إيمو, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵימוֹ, בֶּן תַּת תַּרְבּוּת אֵימוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:эмо, ...
  11. Ukrainian:емо, ...
  12. Hindi:इमो, इमो उपसंस्कृति, ...
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