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Emo

Emo: a genre of music, usually applying to young teenagers that have long black hair, heavy eyeliner, black clothing, and like to express themselves. Emo people usually are the nicest people you will know once you break their shell, but that is only sometimes. This definition is not intended to be offensive to any Emo people.
The Emo band Pierce the Veil is often considered 'emo' music, such as Bring Me the Horizon, Falling in Reverse, Sleeping With Sirens, and All Time Low.
by whaddupimjared July 14, 2017
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EMONESS

Referring to or characterising emo and its accompanying subculture. A fan of type of rock music similar to punk but with more complicated arrangements and lyrics dealing with deeper sensitive issues. Emoness refers to someone who is highly sensitive, emotional, and filled with angst. In the phrase "emoness," the suffix "-ness" indicates "condition."
She has that emoness vibe.
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Emo

Emo was original short for emotional punk rock.

Emo culture and people

A actual emo describe themselves as shy, emotionally sensitive, but can be happy and fun to hang around just quiet and takes a while for us to warm up. we listens to rock, soft rock, emotional rock, screamo, and a mix of genres with songs based on hardships of life. some will cut but hide it from others, so they won't posted it on their Instagram or Snapchat because they don't care to draw attention and sympathy from other people. people don't understand not all emos will dress in mainly dark colors dye our hair and have it in our faces, have piercings and makeup all over our bodies. Some of us look quite normal just wear dull colors so we don't draw attention to ourselves but are more emotional then most people. if You look closely you may find some of us are your friends and just quiet and more or less socially awkward in conversations.

Fake emos

Fake emos edgy, puts a bad name on us, dress in black all the time does everything to look emo as possible, are looking for attention, will post on everything how much they hate their life and post everytime they cut can be straight up pricks to people even when they're just trying to help. they're emotional unstable not sensitive love to act out making big senses. so please if you are one of these people go to punk or goth or the other alternative cultures
Friend: hey, do u want to go on a walk or watch a few movies with me tonight?

Real emo: yeah that would be okay😌

Fake emo: I would rather be in the darkness of my own soul right now
by Mcr_fan 1 July 23, 2018
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emo

is a style of rock music originating in the mid 80's- when it was known as emotional hardcore.
emo music: american football, modern baseball, bright eyes, sunny day real estate, jimmy eat world, joyce manor, brand new

NOT emo music: my chemical romance, fall out boy, all time low, black veil brides, pierce the veil, paramore, a day to remember

if you're not sure check here; isthisbandemo.com
by jxsmine April 5, 2015
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Emo

A guy/girl who says they're "different" and if you say they're "wierd" they'll tell you your not "wierd enough"

Too many today, it used to be a thing only a small ammount of people did, now you can see some kids as young as 10 getting in on the act.
They often sound the same when justifying themselves aswell, (see below).
Bob:...emo *looks at the emo wierdly..*

EmoBob: I'M NOT EMO, IM MY OWN PERSON!!! *Cries*
by AwesomeKiddling November 8, 2009
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Emo

Most of the people who call themselves “emo” and attention seek are fakes. A real emo is someone who is very sensitive and overreacts to things.

Emos also either heavily express themselves through music, art, writing and many more things OR like me they hide their emotions and feelings because people judge them and they are shy.
Just because you self harm doesn’t mean you are emo and vice versa.
by Albo_alex_III November 5, 2017
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Emo

A style of clothing and music that includes black along with accents of neon, skinny jeans, long hair and bangs that fall partly or completely over one or both eyes, usually angled. Some emo guys wear eyeliner. Emo music can includes screaming, along with singing. It's a type of metal. Emo music can be screamo, death metal, emo-core, alternative, etc.

False Stereotypes:

NOT ALL EMO PEOPLE ARE DEPRESSED. There are plenty who are happy with their lives.

NOT ALL EMO PEOPLE SELF-HARM. Self-harm and emo style have nothing to do with eachother. There are preppy people that self-harm, as well as emo people. Self-harm is a serious problem that should not be laughed at or looked upon as wierd or crazy.

NOT ALL EMO PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR ATTENTION. Of course some are. But not all of them. Some preppy people look for attention too.
Emo clothing: Hot Topic

Emo bands: Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember, Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, blessthefall, The Word Alive
by dcXDrp973 April 27, 2011
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