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."

by Cryo311 December 10, 2022

Emo

In addition to definitions already proffered here, EMO requires that the emo man/woman maintains a certain vagueness along with a "who gives a damn" attitude. Cluelessness is a plus.

Joey went like all emo on me.

by Crabby Old Goat February 18, 2015

emo

Being an emo is not being individual. Emos are fashion sheep, as simple as that. Be yourself, don't let a label define you.

Emo music came from the DC scene in the 80's. It's definition has changed over the years with bands like Weezer and the Strokes.

by beatlesgirl January 12, 2006

Emo

Ella Clark

Emos finger cats

by A908 March 18, 2022

emo

kid who calls themselves "depressed" and "black-hearted" after they took a buzzfeed quiz that says they should touch some grass

"why do emos exist"

by PocketRocket1 January 08, 2022

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Kirstie (KMS) is the definition

emo is i14.tinypic.com/4cbewio.jpg/IMG

by Yeah Yeah Yeahjdjkfsajfi April 07, 2007

Emo

Not Goth, suicidal,or dangerous (most of the time anyways....) Just dont piss us off. Emo is a music genre such as: My chemical Romance, Black Veil Brides, 30 Seconds to mars, Paramore, Evanescense, Pierce the veil, Alice in chains, Nirvana. Basically anything heavy metal rock... mainly from the 90's or 2000's

Anyone else: (talking to friend) Bruh, look at that mess over there.. Fuckin emo... (talking to me) HEY! WHATCHA DOING OVER THERE? PLOTTING YOUR SUICIDE?!
Me: No, im plotting your murder.. *Smiles and starts blasting "I'm not ok (I promise)" by My Chemical Romance*

by psychoticXangel November 03, 2019