emo

Meaning

Noun

1. A particular style of hardcore punk rock
2. A person associated with that subculture and musical style.
3. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional
4. A person associated with a fashion or stereotype of that style of rock.
5. A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo.

Adj

1. Emotional; sensitive.
2. (informal) Depressed.
3. Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity.

Synonyms

fervid

impressionable

nonclinical

schmaltzy

emotionful

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈiː.moʊ/

Etymology

Abbreviation of emocore..