emo

Clipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested in 1988. Generally used as an umbrella term.

名词 Noun

(uncountable, music) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics. [late 1990s-current]
(countable) An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.

形容词 Adjective

Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.
(informal, loosely, often derogatory) Emotional, sensitive, or contemplative; regardless of musical preference or subcultural affiliation.
(informal, loosely, by extension) Depressed.
(fashion, aesthetic) Exhibiting a fashion or visual aesthetic associated with the subculture; a presentation deliberately or unintentionally incorporating dark clothing, asymmetrical haircuts covering one eye, studded accessories, and often borrowing elements from gothic

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