Slang Term

fomo

Definition

Fear Of Missing Out; anxiety that others might be having rewarding experiences without you.

Example Usage

"I skipped the party because of FOMO, worried everyone will have fun without me."

Origin & History

Acronym popularized on social media and the internet since early 2010s.

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