What is another word for EMO?

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Emo is a term that has gained popularity in recent years, but its meaning has changed over time. Originally short for "emotional hardcore," it was a genre of music and a subculture that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, it has come to describe a style of dress, makeup, and behavior that is associated with teenagers and young adults who are sensitive, introverted, and prone to intense and often negative emotions. Some synonyms for emo include emotional, sensitive, moody, broody, introspective, melancholic, and angsty. These words capture the essence of the emo aesthetic and the feelings that it conveys, whether through music, fashion, or attitude.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      SMO.

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Usage examples for Emo

They call it EMO.
"The Coral Island"
R.M. Ballantyne
Everything around this beautiful spot wore an aspect of peace and plenty; and as we dropped our anchor within a stone's-cast of the substantial coral wharf, I could not avoid contrasting it with the wretched village of EMO, where I had witnessed so many frightful scenes.
"The Coral Island"
R.M. Ballantyne
I shuddered involuntarily as I recollected the sacrifice of human victims at the island of EMO, and turned with a look of fear to Jack as I said: Oh Jack!
"The Coral Island"
R.M. Ballantyne

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