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| Emo also is a reference to cutting oneself to release emotional pain or some other type of physical harm. This reference links "emo" to negative ideas and uses such as insults. The term "emo" has 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 also is a reference to cutting oneself to release emotional pain or some other type of physical harm. This reference links "emo" to negative ideas and uses such as insults. The term "emo" has 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. | ||
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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") - often to the point of melodrama. 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
Emo also is a reference to cutting oneself to release emotional pain or some other type of physical harm. This reference links "emo" to negative ideas and uses such as insults. The term "emo" has 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.