emo

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
/ˈiː.moʊ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.; A subgenre of late 1980s hardcore punk originating in Washington D.C., characterized by intense, highly emotional performances, dynamic shifts, and a departure from traditional punk song structures (also emocore). countable,uncountable
  2. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.; A 1990s indie rock movement characterized by complex guitar work (often borrowing from math rock), dynamic shifts, arpeggiated melodies, and deeply introspective lyrics; commonly referred to as Midwest emo. broadly,countable,uncountable
  3. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.; A commercially successful 2000s alternative rock and pop-punk movement characterized by theatricality, melancholic, or romantically frustrated themes, and highly polished production. countable,uncountable
  4. Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.; Electronic-infused subgenres incorporating aggressive, satirical, or hedonistic themes layered over post-hardcore or pop-punk foundations (e.g., crunkcore, neon pop-punk). countable,uncountable
  5. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.; A person associated with that subculture and musical style.; A person associated with a fashion or stereotype of that style of rock. countable
  6. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.; A person associated with that subculture and musical style.; A participant in the heavily aestheticized 2000s and 2010s subculture. countable,uncountable
  7. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.; (by extension) A typically young individual whose outward persona is characterized by introspection, sensitivity, melancholy, or angst; considered to be overly emotional or who is associated with the emo subculture. countable
  8. An individual presenting as such, intentionally or otherwise.; Sometimes used pejoratively to imply inauthenticity (poser) or used ironically to denote exaggerated teenage rebellion. broadly,countable,derogatory
形容词 adj.
  1. Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.
    — The one thing everyone agrees on is that they've never encountered a band that claimed to be emo.
  2. Emotional, sensitive, or contemplative; regardless of musical preference or subcultural affiliation. broadly,derogatory,informal,often
  3. Depressed. broadly,informal
    — Criticism drapes a black velvet cape across the puddle that interrupts the path to change, to be emo about it.
  4. Exhibiting a fashion or visual aesthetic associated with the subculture; a presentation deliberately or unintentionally incorporating dark clothing, asymmetrical haircuts covering one eye, studded accessories, and often borrowing elements from gothic fashion, Burtonesque macabre, or brightly colored scene or geek aesthetics.
    — Hot Topic is historically recognized as the go-to mall emo store, particularly during the 2000s, serving as a primary hub for alternative, scene, and punk fashion, music merch, and accessories like studded belts.

词形变化

emos plural more emo comparative most emo superlative

词源

词源 1
Clipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested in 1988.
词源 2
Clipping of emotional. Compound emocore first attested in 1986. Word emo first attested in 1988.
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