Emo

//ˈiː.moʊ//

Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Proper Noun

The word "emo" can be used as noun, adjective and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Midwest emo emo bangs emo metal emo rap emokid emoness emophobe emotard emotronic emotronica screamo

Etymologically Related To

Context

2000s early 1990s late 1990s current music pejorative

Has Property

kind of like wussy punk

Type Of (IsA)

music music genre musical composition

Related Terms

Related Terms

alternative rock depressed driven emotional guitar hardcore ireland ontario punk

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