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| The term "emo" has also been used in recent years on the ] as a form of insult, especially toward those who appear emotionally unstable, or those who talk about issues in their lives to people in public ] or ]s. Similar to popular ], it tends to be used as a general insult even when it is not directly applicable. Phrases such as "cheer up, emo kid" are used frequently as a quick brush-off in this context. Some use the term "emo" to describe a feeling of depression, alluding to the association of depression with the "emo" subculture. | The term "emo" has also been used in recent years on the ] as a form of insult, especially toward those who appear emotionally unstable, or those who talk about issues in their lives to people in public ] or ]s. Similar to popular ], it tends to be used as a general insult even when it is not directly applicable. Phrases such as "cheer up, emo kid" are used frequently as a quick brush-off in this context. Some use the term "emo" to describe a feeling of depression, alluding to the association of depression with the "emo" subculture. | ||
| Emo is generally these days thought of as a dying subculture. As most males wearing feminine pants are seen as same sex oriented, emo kids have largely left the emo subculture and joined GLAAD. | |||
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For other uses, see Emo.Emo is a slang term used to describe a range of fashion styles and attitudes somewhat affiliated with emo music and its related scenes. As an adjective, emo can describe a style of fashion or music; or a general state of unhappiness or melancholy (as in "to feel emo"). Emo is also used as a noun, often pejoratively, to identify a member of the "emo scene" or someone viewed as fitting the "emo" stereotype.
Alternative uses
The term "emo" has also been used in recent years on the Internet as a form of insult, especially toward those who appear emotionally unstable, or those who talk about issues in their lives to people in public forums or chat rooms. Similar to popular curses, it tends to be used as a general insult even when it is not directly applicable. Phrases such as "cheer up, emo kid" are used frequently as a quick brush-off in this context. Some use the term "emo" to describe a feeling of depression, alluding to the association of depression with the "emo" subculture.