emokid

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Meaning · English

A young member of the emo music scene or subculture.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Their major-label debut, For Your Own Special Sweetheart, became a touchstone for many emokids—a bracing hardcore record that used studio-savvy production to focus the band’s ferocity and intelligence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “emokid” mean?

A young member of the emo music scene or subculture.

Is “emokid” formal or informal?

emokid is generally slang.