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emo

A word that has been given many meanings.
1. A sub culture in the category with punk, goth & scene.
They usually have black choppy hair & wear black, especially skinny jeans, they can wear colour & can have their hair a different colour, they prefer to be alone & listen to music (Genre: punk, metal, emo, ) All of these things are not limited & if an 'emo' says that they are then they are most likely a poser.

2. A genre of music, how I usually describe this is that it has guitar riffs, but instead of the usual edgy rock sound they sound more... soft...

Many people hate emo, many people defend it, many people are posers, many people don't understand,
emo is very mis-understood, & is not just someone who cuts themselves, it's a type of person, with specific unique preferences to the mainstream, someone different, & usually from my experience, people who carry out the emo style were previously depressed but got through it.

NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH scene
If you call a scene kid emo (or vice versa) you could very well offend them.
Of they could be sceno
Bully: Emo, emo emo, you stupid emo.
Emo: Is there a problem with that?
by Killossal March 7, 2015
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A person who is depressed and listens to Bart Simpsons edits
Steven is a very emo boy
by Samantha is not emo Steven is January 14, 2020
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trisha paytas, apparentley.
"I'm so emo." -Trisha Paytas
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not a fucking depressed guy. most of the time they like bands like Pierce The Veil, twenty one pilots, MCR, Fall Out Boy, and found often wearing dark clothes and a lot of eyeliner/guyliner. Many have taken on the habbit of the game Neko Atsume. Never says theyre a "true fan" of anything unless they can have a lyric battle of the artist/band with another. Obsessed with youtubers, particularly gamers and therorists.
Bob: Dude I heard that Jeff cuts himself, hes so emo.
Jim: *slaps bob* shut the fuck up he's depressed not emo
by althememecollector March 23, 2016
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Emo is an abbreviation for 'emotive hardcore punk', or 'emocore', a genre of music and a lifestyle which peaked in the 1990s. Often used nowadays as a classification for people - typically teens - who listen to rock music, are introverted and wear black and maybe have coloured streaks in their hair. Occasionally used as an insult, though emos do not take this as an insult normally.
"Hey, look at him, isn't he an emo?"
"Oh yeah, he's wearing all black and burgundy and listening to Papa Roach."
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Likes dark clothes but doesn't always wear black. Don't always cut themselves. The title isn't always given by someone else sometimes they realize it first. Likes music a lot. Favorite bands are probably Mcr, FOB, P!ATD, and TOP. Almost always accompanied by a black hair tie on their wrist. Almost always seen in skinny jeans, a band t-shirt and beanie. Not completely friendless but usually only a few close friends. Doesn't usually care what other people think. Will wear pajamas to school if they want to. Emo isn't always a bad thing. Emo is short for emotional. Emo is also derived from music. Do not get them confused with goth or scene usually has eyeliner.
Cheerleader #1 did you see that girl .
Cheerleader #2 I can't believe be she listens to Green Day and fall out boy!
Cheerleader #3 probably an emo.
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1. A style that relates to many kinds of other styles, such as scene and punk. (BASED ON MAJORITY) Emo people typically are emotional, however they can be very happy at times. They prefer listening to certain genres, such as punk rock, rock, and hardcore punk.

2. Something people will call you even if you wear a sprinkle of black...
1. Some of my friends are pretty emo. I love their taste in music.
2. Today a 6th grader called me emo all because I wore black shoes and a black hoodie.
by Pannwinner1 May 28, 2023
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