emo

A subculture that borrows heavily from punk, goth and metal. Lacking the interest to actually delve any deeper than fashion and body language the subculture is shallow and empty of ideological substance, cultural history, and original creativity. Popular media and urban folklore attribute the name, "emo" to the word, "emotion" or "emotive." Both incorrect. In the 1980's when this subculture was emerging the response to the appearance and behavior was compared to the comedian, Emo Phillips. The reference caught on, unfortunately the definition never caught up. Punks were the originators of the "emo" reference, which was quickly accepted by goths, metal heads and all tribes hardcore. It is hard to accept that a bunch of punks would have selected the term, "emotional" or "emotive" to insult a group of softcore punks. The truth is that the idiotic humor practiced by the comedian and his idiotic appearance were the inspiration for the insult.

"Yo, that kid looks like emo phillips! Hey emo, I'm gonna kick your ass!" Circa 1980's

by buzzword May 23, 2008

Emo

Someone who puts them self into drama then decides to go emo meaning say I hate my life I'm going to change school and blames everything on you or something. Makes up lies and starts drama.

Girl one: can you call in private DMS I don't want to be in a call.

Girl two: just decline the call

Girl one: girl stop just call in DMs

Girl two: no

Girl two takes It to Dms

Girl two: I'm not going to apologise for removing U but it's a gc and U can't get upset over notifications
Girl one: I just said to private call because I am on a call with my friend and it is making me leave the call to I could decline
Girl one: Girl your legit emo the f**k you on
Girl one: Your story about “wHeN yOu HaVe No OnE tO tAlK aBoUt YoUr PrObLeMs So YoU pUt In NoTeS” is emo so stfu

by DuckieInATeapot May 1, 2022

emo boys

the most finest boys alive. not the lil huddy 2020 tiktok alt ones by the way..

ray: dude johnnie ghuilbert is so fine
jessie: yeah it’s because he’s an emo boy
ray: i love emo boys

by redshitfrommyass November 28, 2023

Emo

Currently, calling someone “emo” is used as an insult. Half of the time the person isn’t even emo.

Some kid in my class: “emo”
Me who’s only getting called emo bc Im wearing chains: 🧍

by n0t_Ash December 30, 2021

emo

eat me out

emo plz

by SeaHawkr8 June 22, 2021

Emo

Anyone who listen's to My Chemical Romance and says Rawr xd to much. Some who most likley has died their hair every shade of the rainbow

Probably a part of the LGBTQ+ community

Person 1: Ew Karen has died hair and cuts herself
Person 2: I heard she's gay too
Person 3: CHILL GUYS SHE'S JUST EMO!!

by ThiccToilet January 24, 2019

Emoing

Emoing is when someone is doing something emo. For example, if you were listening to “My daddy’s got a gun” you would be emoing.

Me and Kaitlyn are emoing 😎

by GwoilymEatsSoilym April 22, 2021