Synonyms for emo
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics. 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).
Related words
- Phrases
- emo pop emo pop-punk
Forms
- Plural
- emos → goths, grebos…
Example sentences
- goth Yanni has begun to transition into the goth lifestyle.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| emo | rising | |
| goth | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- goth1
- 5 letters
- grebo