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emos

emos is the plural of emo.

Meaning of emo

Noun

emo (countable and uncountable, plural emos)

  1. (originally) 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).
  2. (broadly) 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.
    Synonyms:
    Midwest emo
  3. A commercially successful 2000s alternative rock and pop-punk movement characterized by theatricality, melancholic, or romantically frustrated themes, and highly polished production.
    Synonyms:
    emo pop
  4. (derivative) Electronic-infused subgenres incorporating aggressive, satirical, or hedonistic themes layered over post-hardcore or pop-punk foundations (e.g., crunkcore, neon pop-punk).
  5. (countable) A person associated with a fashion or stereotype of that style of rock.
  6. A participant in the heavily aestheticized 2000s and 2010s subculture.

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Questions about emos

What is emos the plural of?
Emos is the plural of emo.

Words near emos in the dictionary

  1. emordnilaps
  2. emorfazone
  3. Emory
  4. Emory oak
  5. Emory oaks
  6. emos
  7. emosh
  8. emotag
  9. emotags
  10. emotard
  11. emotards

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