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emo

/ˈi.moʊ/
noun

  1. (early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock

  2. (early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with that subculture and musical style.

  3. (late 1990s-current) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional

adjective

  1. Emotional; sensitive.

  2. Depressed.

  3. Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity.

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