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emocore

noun

Etymology

Clipping of emo(tional) + -core. The word emo is first attested later, in 1988.

Definitions

  1. A style of hardcore punk known for emotional and introspective lyrics.

    • “Clarity” was a pivotal album for Jimmy Eat World, the first to feature Jim Adkins on lead vocals instead of Mr. Linton and the last to reflect the heart-on-sleeve values of emocore more than the hard gleam of pop-punk.

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