Definition of Emo

Emo
Abbreviation of emotional.

Pronunciation
* (US) enPR: ēʹ-mō IPA: /ˈi.moʊ/ SAMPA: /"i.moU/

Noun

Singular
emo

Plural
countable and uncountable; plural emos

emo (countable and uncountable; plural emos)

1. (uncountable, music, early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock
2. (countable, early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with the subculture and musical style of definition (1)
3. (uncountable, music, late 1990s-current) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional
4. (countable, late 1990s-current) An individual or group of people associated with a fashion or stereotype of definition (3)
5. (countable, 2000s) A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo

Adjective

emo (comparative more emo, superlative most emo)

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

Source: Wiktionary.com