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Similar to FOMO or fomo, Fomow is the "Fear of Missing Out on Work". Originally tagged by the hit TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Amy from Brooklyn 99 has serious FOMOW when she isn’t in the precinct.
Fomow by Miluiel Erynion February 16, 2020
Related Words
fomoh • fomo • fomosexual • Fomophobia • FOMOOF • fomous • fooh • foohoon • fomob • fomoe

FOMOtivation 

When you don’t really want to go out, but you know all your friends will and then you’ll have FOMO when you see the pics on social media.
The only thing getting me off the couch tonight is FOMOtivation
FOMOtivation by SFDanae March 23, 2019
Abbreviation for Ford Motor Company
"FoMoCo" is stamped on many of the parts on my Ford F-250 pickup truck.
FoMoCo by maxfaxdude September 5, 2011
| fōmō |

noun

a state of mental or emotional strain caused by the fear of missing out.

• Evolutionary biology - an omnipresent anxiety brought on by our cognitive ability to recognize potential opportunities: The brothers had last-slice fomo as they stared at what was left of pizza.

• (with subject) desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease.

• A form of social anxiety - a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity or satisfying event, often aroused by posts seen on social media websites.

ORIGIN: acronym from FEAR OF MISSING OUT
The college student had concert fomo.
Fomo by Johnny FOMO September 4, 2013
'Fear of missing out on money' Acronym. Also see FOMO.

A form of social anxiety — a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity to make money or invest in a profitable enterprise.

Condition common among people who engage in such acts as gambling, drug dealing, as well as other people who love life.
'FOMOOM in full affect.. For fucks sake man turn off your phone and get some sleep, you look like shit'
'Catch some zzzzz'z?.. Nigger please'
FOMOOM by chachinggg May 1, 2014
Having no fear of missing out (fomo) on social media updates and taking a short break to focus on real-life things.
Jantje de Boer: Going to the pub with my mates for a few pints, turning my phone off #no-fomo #nofomo
no-fomo by noFoMO-man December 17, 2013
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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