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Emo kid

"Emo" is shortened form of "Emotical Hardcore" which may refer to either the way of dressing or the music genre.

"Emo kids" are correctly kids who choose to style themselves in a certain way (often with bangs hanging above one or both of the eyes) or listen to certain music (such as Sleeping With Sirens).

"Emo" or "Emo kid" may today also incorrectly refer to people who self harm (most likely cut) or complain about how there life situation sucks to get attention on social media
Correct example: "I love the hairstyle of these Emo kids!"

Incorrect example: "Have you seen his arms? I'm sure he is seeking attention, he is such an Emo"
by LeNanaSan May 24, 2016
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emo to the supremo

When you’re really emo but also a SoundCloud rapper
I like Joe but he can’t choose between dressing like a SoundCloud rapper or wearing all black he is emo to the supremo
by The.earth.is.thicc February 4, 2018
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Emo Boy

This is a person that's really emotional by definition, though the words 'Emo Boy' are also used as a staple of a type of person/ fashion type.
Me: Wow, Jake is really an Emo Boy.

Jake: ugh no I'm not stop saying that. *Dramatically flips hair out of eyes to where it only falls over one eye*
by Jenga fucker March 23, 2021
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Emo Bombed

When you are sitting at home, work or a social environment and and your happy bubble is invaded by an emotional downpour. The most common Emo Bombs are roommates/siblings significant others and sometimes co-workers. Said significant others randomly drop by your house/work/social environment and start dropping emotional bombs on you when you least expect it. They usually demand information about your knowledge whilst crying/whining/being generally over emotional.
Dee: "OMG my roommate's boyfriend came over last night looking for her and freaked out and told me all their dirty secrets!"

Bree: "Shamwow I can't believe it, he seems so tough but last night he totally emo bombed you!"
by Crandom Lugosi May 22, 2012
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emo ball

The foetal position assumed by a whiny emo kid when the hardships of every-day life become too overwelming.
After the hardship of a 3 hour shift at the local convinience store, the emo kid rolled up into the emo ball and emoned.
by NimrodFumbled August 1, 2012
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Emo-ishness

A person that is emo (new stereotypical meaning) or acts emo.
She is wearing black and cuts herself, that is like an emo. (Emo-ishness)
by Christianwls August 21, 2012
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Nouveau Emo

A Nouveau Emo(noo-voh ee-moe) is a person who is almost an emo but more colorful. They wear skinny jeans and hightops, boys have shaggy hair in a skater/Bieber style and girls dye their hair wild colors, they are fond of peircings and tattoos, and they listen to bands like Linkin Park, Paramore, etc. They like stores such as Spencers and Hot Topic. They follow trends in their own inner circles while thinking they are extremely out there.
Ex. 1
Sally: I need more skinny jeans, I need to go to Hot Topic.
Jane: Jeez, you're such a follower!
Sally: Not true! At school I'm really different from everyone else, like I wear skinny jeans but I also wear cool band T's and look I have these blue stripes in my hair!
Jane: ....god you are such a Nouveau Emo

Ex. 2
Alex: Jeez check out all the Nouveau Emos hanging out in Hot Topic
Mike: All shopping for new piercings no doubt.
by HipsterKitty March 7, 2011
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