Emo

Emo is a genre of post-hardcore and alternative rock with more melancholy arrangements and more emotionally driven themes. The name of the genre is a shortening of Emocore which itself is a shortening of Emotional Hardcore. The genre is also known for its expansive subculture, which is associated black clothing, long dyed hair, black eyeliner, bangs, and white makeup.
Emo is often mistakenly conflated with Gothic Rock, Pop Punk, Melodic Hardcore, Alternative Metal, and Shoegaze.

"Wow, that shirt your wearing is so emo."
"Deftones isn't even emo."

Emo by Cryo311 December 10, 2022

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People identify emo as someone who is depressed and wears the color black alot.

Person 1: Omg he wearing all black he such a emo.
Person 2: I know right he definitely emo

emo by ilikedigbick12hja December 10, 2022

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kira is emo (real)

emo by catmaster888888 January 2, 2023

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Some people may think the word Emo as a phase. They think of it as a bad thing. Emo is short for "Emotional" wich, there are many emotions. Such as Happiness, saddness, anger, etc. You can be emo, in a happy way, Or in a sad way. so if anyone calls you emo, reply with "everyone is". They'll think you're so dumb, they'll shut up.

You're like, really emo.

Emo by Anonymous Care-Taker January 4, 2023