Fomo is another way to say Fear of missing out
Fomo is the fear that if you miss an activity you will regret it. Even if you don't want to do the activity you are afraid that is you don't do it you will miss something
Fomo is the fear that if you miss an activity you will regret it. Even if you don't want to do the activity you are afraid that is you don't do it you will miss something
Avery only came out with us because she had a lot of Fomo
Avery only got drunk because if she didn't she thought she would feel fomo
Avery only got drunk because if she didn't she thought she would feel fomo
by notafanofagirlnamedaveryyy September 18, 2018

Fear of missing out
by MisFitsandChucks September 28, 2020

Fear of missing out
by Mo Money Lover September 23, 2017

Face FOMO is a more isolated and intense type of FOMO (Fear of missing out) in regard to someone's face. It is typically coupled with crying into one's pillow or eating excessive bowls of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream. The only cure is staring at the object's face for which the Face FOMO exists for extended amounts of time without blinking.
Jocelyn formed a severe case of Face FOMO for her bae when she went overseas for a 6 month study abroad in Trinkantabala.
by NWE12 April 18, 2016

by 32xk June 27, 2024

The ability to abstain from watching YouTube during flights as you must put your smartphone (and tablet) on flight mode whilst still being unable to abstain from watching YouTube outside flights.
Every time I board a plane, I experience serious Flight Mode FOMO, knowing I can't watch my favorite YouTube videos while still scrolling through my playlist for hours after landing.
by Emotional Cruiser July 29, 2025

FOMO - Fear of Missing out
(Noun) The feeling which of anxiety which plagues all MBA students when they cannot decide if they want to go to the networking event or sleep after puling an all-nighter for a final
(Verb) The state of being anxious and in a state of mental or emotional strain caused by the fear of missing out
(Noun) The feeling which of anxiety which plagues all MBA students when they cannot decide if they want to go to the networking event or sleep after puling an all-nighter for a final
(Verb) The state of being anxious and in a state of mental or emotional strain caused by the fear of missing out
Student A: What are you plans this weekend?
Student B : Finals took a toll on my sleep, I don't think i will do much of anything other than sleeping and reading this weekend.
<checks email and texts>
Student A : On second thought, I think I am going for that McKinsey lunch meet, the consulting club meeting in the evening and the Happy Hour with the Social Impact Club.
Student B : Are you sure you're not too tired? or is this the FOMO talking?
Student B : Finals took a toll on my sleep, I don't think i will do much of anything other than sleeping and reading this weekend.
<checks email and texts>
Student A : On second thought, I think I am going for that McKinsey lunch meet, the consulting club meeting in the evening and the Happy Hour with the Social Impact Club.
Student B : Are you sure you're not too tired? or is this the FOMO talking?
by saec June 8, 2017
