Definitions by FomoSapien

Chanophobia

The modern fear of missing out (FOMO). The feeling of anxiety, dread or panic that comes over you when you realise your friends, peers, and/or the internet are having an amazing time without you. From the Modern Greek verb χάνω (cháno), meaning 'To lose, to miss an opportunity', and phobos (fear).

"I was totally fine staying in to watch a movie, but then the chanophobia hit the second I saw everyone's Instagram stories from the concert"

Chanophobia by FomoSapien September 8, 2026