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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
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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
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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
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emo

emo plz
by SeaHawkr8 June 22, 2021
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Emo Girl

fell in love with an emo girl
I'm in love with an emo girl
I fell in love with an emo girl
All I want is an emo girl
Im in love with an emo girl🖤🖤🖤
by smeg_mah🉐 February 20, 2022
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emo

when your super brocken
by vrcec ex cw September 17, 2021
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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
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