emo

  1. Noun.  (uncountable, music) A particular style of hardcore punk rock.
  2. Noun.  (countable, early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with the subculture and musical style of definition (1).
  3. Noun.  (uncountable, music) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional.
  4. Noun.  (countable, late 1990s-current) An individual or group of people associated with a fashion or stereotype of definition (3).
  5. Noun.  (countable, 2000s) A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo.
  6. Adjective.  (often, pejorative) Emotional; sensitive.
  7. Adjective.  (informal, often) Depressed.
  8. Adjective.  Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity.

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