Meaning

• (early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock

• (early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with that subculture and musical style.

• (late 1990s-current) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional

• (late 1990s-current) An individual or group of people associated with a fashion or stereotype of that style of rock.

• (2000s) A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo.

Meaning

• Emotional; sensitive.

• Depressed.

• Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity.