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Emo etymology

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English word emo comes from English emocore (Emo (the original style of hardcore punk rock).)

Detailed word origin of emo

Dictionary entry Language Definition
emocore English (en) Emo (the original style of hardcore punk rock).
emo English (en) (informal, often, pejorative) Depressed.. (often, pejorative) Emotional; sensitive.. Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity. (countable, 2000s) A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo.. (countable, early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with that subculture and musical style.. (countable, late 1990s-current) An [...]