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A word that has 636 definitions- wait, 637 now. Damn.
"im bored imma look up emo on urban dictionary and then maybe ill rap to an encyclopedia dramatica article lolz"
[emo] by SylentWSS January 24, 2009
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welllllll.......... Emo mean's Potato in japan so all you whom label yourselves as emo are potatos HA!!!!!!!
american emo in japan: I'm so emo

Japanese person: A potato?
[Emo] by Mikimiki_the_frog January 3, 2009
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im not sure if u've noticed but where i come from emo is being used more as an insult more than a label. people r always joking about being an emo and pretending to slit their wrists it is kinda pathetic.

also emos r seen as weak and cry-babies, and dont like to do anything. im emo and im stronger than most of the guys who arent and i dont cry and i skateboard so im only part emo.

also no offence to emos but i dont no about u but im pretty sick of people saying im sh*t at sports and everything. it annoys me, the only reason i dont do anything is cus of them. but i think emos shud do more things to show them tht they can.

last thing. emos dont reli have a bad point of few on life. but the only reason the world dont have time fot emos is cus it dont have time for anyone.

so heres a definition of emo - open minded being, who listens to killer music and isnt afraid to express their emotions. but dont always slit their wrists.
um ... dont no wot to put in here lol soz. um i am a emo/skater and anyone who is emo has an awesome music sense .... oh and dresses kewl.... well i got to go dye my hair.
[emo] by moridin October 16, 2006
Emo's are the cheap immitation of goth that wear Faggoty clothes listen to depressing music and draw attention to themselves by scratching at the surface of their wrists.

The sad thing is they give so many people a bad name.
ie. They stole and Faggotised the goth's fashion.

ie. They made people think that the people who actually suffer from depression and cut themselves because they want to die (Due to their mental condition) look like attention seeking emo's.

So basically Emo's are pathetic, cheap, immitating little shits and everyone hope's they will all fuck off and die, so for once they should stop talking about it and actually do it!
EMO: "I hate my life it is a black abyss and i'm going to kill myself"

ME: Sure - i can see how having both parents, money, your own computer and lots of friends is a 'depressing black abyss'. Well you know what get the fuck off your sad little web show, stop your shit whinning and actually kill yourself.... Go on i dare you!
[Emo] by Justice-Aimii October 27, 2008
A terribly misconstrued and misused word. In contemporary culture it is utilized as a broad term to describe a multitude of children and teenagers who straighten their hair, have their hair in their face, perhaps dye it black, and wear tight clothing. Unfortunately this is completely inaccurate. Actual "emo" music existed in the late 80's and was a subgenre of hardcore punk rock, after all, "emo" is a shortening of "Emotional hardcore punk rock". The people in early emo bands dressed like regular people, everyday guys/girls who just played music that they enjoyed. Sadly, since the formulation and ongoing existence of Hot Topic, the term emo has been incorrectly characterized for a little more than a decade. You have to wonder how the original bands feel about the slandering and mass misunderstanding and misuse of their originality with those of the unoriginal.
Just search Cap'n Jazz to listen to actual emo music.
emo by TheUbermensch February 10, 2013
a musical genre/ scene that has almost 1000 definitions in urban dictionary most of which are making fun of it
im gonna add another definition for emo cuz 1000 isnt enough
emo by burgerking2 November 15, 2006
1. A subgenre of punk music. Originally it was called "emo" due to its lyrics, which were more emotional and confessive than typical punk songs. Some original emo bands are Rites of Spring, Taking Back Sunday, and Sunny Day Real Estate. Over the years, though, emo has become more diverse, and a very vague term. No one can agree exactly what it is. There are many kinds of emo music: emocore (emo post hard core), emo punk, emo alternative, and more. Emo bands can be anything from Paramore to Black Veil Brides.

2. A subculture of people who like emo music. Often emos have a certain fashion sense ("emo" hair cut, lots of black clothing, eyeliner, etc.), but not necessarily. Emo fashion is really quite varied and not limited to Hot Topic. Emos pride themselves on being in touch with their emotions and creative. Many write music or poetry.

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Lastly-- I don't know how many times in my lifetime I will have to explain this, but cutting and depression are symptoms of being human, not being emo.

If you're emo-- just because someone isn't exactly like you doesn't make them a "poser." Emo music and fashion is extremely varied, and frankly pretty hard to define. Instead of arguing about what our culture is, let's use it as a tool to connect with others over a joint love of good music.

If you're not emo-- let me remind you that enforcing stereotypes, and then accusing the stereotyped group of being "all the same" is hypocritical.
1. I'm so obsessed with emo music right now! Especially All Time Low, Rites of Spring, and My Chemical Romance. Those bands are awesome.

2. Jeremy is an emo. He wears eyeliner and listens to Panic! At the Disco. Melissa is an emo. She's a cheerleader who loves Mineral.
emo by niq April 26, 2016
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