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emo
[ ee-moh ]
noun
- a type of guitar-based rock music developed from emocore but having a softer, pop or mainstream sound.
- a fan of emo, especially a person who is overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst, or who adopts a certain style characterized by dyed black hair, tight t-shirts and skinny jeans, etc.
- a person who is overly sensitive or emotional.
- emotional display; emotion:
The storyline had too much emo and not enough substance.
adjective
- noting or relating to the type of music called emo or emocore:
emo albums of the late 1990s.
- of or relating to a fan of emo, or to the lifestyle, dress, etc., typical of such a person:
emo teens;
emo fashion.
- overly sensitive or emotional.
emo
/ ˈːəʊ /
noun
- a type of music combining traditional hard rock with personal and emotional lyrics
- ( as modifier )
emo bands
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of emo1
Example Sentences
Dismissing Jimmy Eat World as an emo band is a mistake.
Emo told the BBC he is holding out hope that China will be able to negotiate away some of these taxes: "Only when a final decision is made can we plan our next steps."
In November, Bob Bryar, the 44-year-old former drummer for the emo band My Chemical Romance, was found dead in his Tennessee home.
Hosted by IHeartComix, the dance party is curated by 11 leading promoters on-site, with a talent lineup that includes Alice Glass, Ladies of Leisure, Emo Nite DJs, Spank Rock, Falcons, SuperNova, Chrome Sparks, Kito, Walker & Royce, and Lil Mariko, plus several surprise performers.
Rare moments of packed shows, candid backstage moments and intimate portraits of emo youth are pinned on black walls of the building.
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