Definitions

1. noun

A subculture characterized by emotional and expressive music, fashion, and lifestyles, originating in the early 2000s, often associated with teenage angst and depression.

“She was an avid fan of emo music and fashion.”

2. adjective

Characterized by or relating to the emo subculture, emotional, or expressive.

“The emo band’s intense performance left the audience moved to tears.”

3. verb

To behave in a manner typical of the emo subculture, often characterized by emotional or expressive behavior.

“He was emo-ing at the funeral, wearing black and crying loudly.”