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FOMO stands for "Fear Of Missing Out." It describes the anxiety or worry that you’re missing out on something exciting or interesting that others are experiencing. It’s often associated with social media, where people feel like they’re not part of the fun or important events happening around them. FOMO captures that feeling of wanting to be included and the unease that comes with thinking you’re missing out on valuable experiences.
“I didn’t want to go to the party, but I had major FOMO when I saw all the pictures on Instagram.”
FOMO by YkMatt August 21, 2024
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When you can't join the Shivtei Youth Shabbat because your daughter is getting married.
Wow, major FOMO this weekend.
FOMO by jkaye4 April 5, 2024
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Fear of (not) maxing out
"Bro i have a Fomo attack i have to hit this 750 lbs squat"
Fomo by Savazzo April 25, 2024
A person who has left or distanced themselves from the LDS Church. Short for “Former Mormon” and alternative for ex-Mormon/ex-LDS.
Done with the church, I'm FoMo now.
FoMo by pongPingServo April 10, 2026
Feeling like you're missing out on cool stuff because of social media.
FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out. It's that annoying feeling where you think everyone else is having way more fun than you, like they're living this amazing life you're not part of. It's that little voice in your head saying you're missing out on something awesome, making you feel bad about yourself and wanting to be everywhere at once. It usually comes from comparing yourself to social media or feeling pressured to keep up. It can make you super restless and constantly check your phone. Knowing what FOMO is is the first step to dealing with it!
fomo by Arminkshipper April 11, 2026
Acronym: Fear of Missing Out
1. The sinking feeling you get when everyone else has something you don’t.
2. The regret that slaps you when you didn’t jump on it in time.
Me staring at everyone in their custom Group Fit hoodies because I didn’t pre-order mine = peak FOMO.
FOMO by TeamGFAU August 22, 2025
"Fomo" is the term for moments when you feel anxious that you're missing out on fun, events, or experiences that others are enjoying.
"I didn't want to go to the party, but my fomo kicked in"
Fomo by Itzel Kim September 8, 2025