emo
noun /ˈiːməʊ/
/ˈiːməʊ/
(plural emos)
- [uncountable] a style of rock music that developed from punk, but has more complicated musical arrangements and deals with more emotional subjects
- They bring influences from emo, punk and rock.
- an emo band
- [countable] a person who likes emo music and often follows emo fashion, wearing tight jeans and having long black hair. Emos are typically supposed to be emotional and sensitive.
- I thought he was shy, the typical emo kid.