EMO | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word EMO in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EMO with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Emo

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1980s: short for emotional hardcore

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈiːməʊ
Definition:

a style of rock music resembling punk but having more complex arrangements and lyrics that deal with more emotional subjects.

Short Definition:

style of rock music resembling punk

Variant Forms:
  • emocore

Word: Emo

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈiːməʊ
Definition:

denoting or relating to emo and its associated subculture

Short Definition:

denoting or relating to emo and its associated subculture

Examples:
  • an emo band
  • emo kids
Variant Forms:
  • emocore

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