Definitions by PollyProsecco
FMOG
FMOG (acronym): For My Own Good.
A declaration used to justify an action or decision made in the interests of one's own wellbeing, particularly when that decision appears unconventional, excessive, dramatic or questionable to others.
Can be used sincerely as an act of self-preservation, or ironically as a spectacular rationalisation for questionable behaviour.
The root term of FMOGGING: the act of doing something For My Own Good, regardless of how ridiculous it might look to everyone else.
A declaration used to justify an action or decision made in the interests of one's own wellbeing, particularly when that decision appears unconventional, excessive, dramatic or questionable to others.
Can be used sincerely as an act of self-preservation, or ironically as a spectacular rationalisation for questionable behaviour.
The root term of FMOGGING: the act of doing something For My Own Good, regardless of how ridiculous it might look to everyone else.
"I've cancelled my meetings, locked myself in my bedroom and ordered room service. FMOG, baby!"
"Is that really necessary?"
"Absolutely. For My Own Good."
Tags: FMOG, FMOGGING, For My Own Good, self-care, self-preservation, humour, slang
"Is that really necessary?"
"Absolutely. For My Own Good."
Tags: FMOG, FMOGGING, For My Own Good, self-care, self-preservation, humour, slang
FMOG by PollyProsecco October 29, 2026
FMOGGING
Verb
Alternate spelling: (FMOGging); from FMOG: For My Own Good).
The deliberate, sometimes mischievous act of doing something for your own wellbeing, particularly when it means rejecting expectations, declining invitations, embracing rest, or choosing pleasure without guilt.
A playful act of self-preservation and personal agency. FMOGging doesn’t have to be productive, respectable or understood by anyone else. It just has to genuinely be for your own good.
The responsible cousin of UTNG (Up To No Good).
Alternate spelling: FMOGGING
Alternate spelling: (FMOGging); from FMOG: For My Own Good).
The deliberate, sometimes mischievous act of doing something for your own wellbeing, particularly when it means rejecting expectations, declining invitations, embracing rest, or choosing pleasure without guilt.
A playful act of self-preservation and personal agency. FMOGging doesn’t have to be productive, respectable or understood by anyone else. It just has to genuinely be for your own good.
The responsible cousin of UTNG (Up To No Good).
Alternate spelling: FMOGGING
Nah, man, thanks for the offer, but I’m FMOGging tonight. Pyjamas, takeaway, a movie and absolutely no obligations.
Or alternatively
UTNG FMOG
Or alternatively
UTNG FMOG
FMOGGING by PollyProsecco October 29, 2026
FMOGging
FMOGging (from FMOG: For My Own Good).
The deliberate, sometimes mischievous act of doing something for your own wellbeing, particularly when it means rejecting expectations, declining invitations, embracing rest, or choosing pleasure without guilt.
A playful act of self-preservation and personal agency. FMOGging doesn’t have to be productive, respectable or understood by anyone else. It just has to genuinely be for your own good.
The responsible cousin of UTNG (Up To No Good) turning it FMOG (For My Own Good.
The deliberate, sometimes mischievous act of doing something for your own wellbeing, particularly when it means rejecting expectations, declining invitations, embracing rest, or choosing pleasure without guilt.
A playful act of self-preservation and personal agency. FMOGging doesn’t have to be productive, respectable or understood by anyone else. It just has to genuinely be for your own good.
The responsible cousin of UTNG (Up To No Good) turning it FMOG (For My Own Good.
Nah, man, thanks for the offer, but I’m FMOGging tonight. Pyjamas, takeaway, a movie and absolutely no obligations.
FMOGging by PollyProsecco October 29, 2026