The term "Emo" is used as counterculture; it is an abreviation of the word "emotional". Emo it's defining not only an attitude, but also a fashion that are coming from emocore (emo music). Emocore is a combination between hardcore and punk music which was very popular in Washington DC in the late 80's. The emo culture continued to develop between '90 and '00, reaching the height of its popularity today.
The emo culture continued to develop between '90 and '00, reaching the height of its popularity today.
by Schmello June 24, 2010

A libation that consists of 2 oz tequila, 1.5 oz lemonade, 1.5 oz gingerale and .5 oz of lime juice. Served over ice.
I don't drink beer because it tastes like America. Instead I think I'll fufu it up and order an emo.
by dankpuffalot December 13, 2016

Emo- a troubled misunderstood individual who is still trying to figure out who they are as a person. Emos do not all self harm,listen to scream o, or hate themselves or everyone else. Often bullied for the style of dress. Music genre and sexuality. Emos listen to music which has meaning In lyrics and can be related to
by the little emo kid November 18, 2017

Emo is the feeling you get when:
- you hear the certain piano note
- you hear a heavy rain coming from north
- you spill down sugar
- you poke yourself in the eye with eyeliner
And many more.
*sidenote: not to be confused with: repressed emo
- you hear the certain piano note
- you hear a heavy rain coming from north
- you spill down sugar
- you poke yourself in the eye with eyeliner
And many more.
*sidenote: not to be confused with: repressed emo
by leanania April 12, 2018

Emo stands for emotional hardcore, and started with bands like Rites of Spring in the 1980s. It then dipoed in popularity until bands like Dashboard Confessional and Fall Out Boy re-invented emo into subgenres like emo-pop amd indie-emo. It does not mean cutting, being depressed or gay.
by Flaming Rubies October 3, 2015

by deez_nuts5 June 9, 2022

"Oh so you're emo then you cut yourself?" Jimmy asked stupidly.
"Emo means emotional distorted and cutting yourself just because you are emo is a stereotype and very offence to me and many others."
"Emo means emotional distorted and cutting yourself just because you are emo is a stereotype and very offence to me and many others."
by mElonie June 15, 2015
