"emocore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Clipping of emo(tional) + -core. The word emo is first attested later, in 1988. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en}} Clipping, {{af|en|emotional|-core|alt1=emo(tional)|id2=music}} emo(tional) + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} emocore (uncountable)
  1. A style of hardcore punk known for emotional and introspective lyrics. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: emotive hardcore, emotional hardcore
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