emo

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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. {{defdate|late 1990s-current}}
2. {{lb|en|countable}} An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.

Adjective

1. {{senseid|en|emo-subculture-adj}} Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.
2. {{lb|en|informal|broad|often|pejorative}} [[emotional|Emotional]], sensitive, or [[contemplative]]; regardless of musical preference or subcultural affiliation.
3. {{lb|en|informal|broad|by extension}} [[depressed|Depressed]].
4. {{lb|en|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]] fashion, [[Burtonesque]] [[macabre]], or brightly colored [[scene]] or [[geek]] aesthetics.

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