1. a style of rock music characterized by emotional, often confessional lyrics
Usage: informal
2. a person who listens to emo music or adopts the associated fashion style
Usage: informal

1. relating to or characteristic of emo music or culture
Usage: informal

Examples

• The band’s emo sound featured introspective lyrics and melodic guitar work.
• She dressed in typical emo fashion with dark clothes and heavy eyeliner.
• His emo playlist included songs about heartbreak and personal struggles.
• The emo scene was popular among teenagers in the early 2000s.
• They played at an emo concert downtown last weekend.
• Her emo haircut covered half her face.
• The album had a distinctly emo vibe with its raw emotional content.