emo
Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned…Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.
» I was emo-adjacent in high school.
Meaning
4 sensesAssociated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.
(broadly, derogatory, informal, often)Emotional, sensitive, or contemplative; regardless of musical preference or subcultural affiliation.
(broadly, informal)Depressed.
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 fashion, Burtonesque macabre, or brightly colored scene or geek aesthetics.
э́моémo, и́моímo, э́мо-му́зыкаémo-múzyka
Examples
4 sentencesI was emo-adjacent in high school.
I was in denial of being an emo kid.
I wish my grass were emo, then it would cut itself.
ruВот была бы моя трава эмо, сама себя бы обрезала. — Ooneykcall
Emo people wear black lipstick.
ruЭмо красят губы чёрным. — Ooneykcall
Translations
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Origin
Clipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested inClipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested in 1988. Generally used as an umbrella term.
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