A few things:
-Fear of missing out
-Fear of missed opportunities
-Fear of maniacal overlords
-Fear of massive obliteration
-Fear of missing out
-Fear of missed opportunities
-Fear of maniacal overlords
-Fear of massive obliteration
by FresnoNightcrawler June 19, 2019

Fear of Missing Out
Example: Bento Box Shoppe has their fifth run of blue PM2s in stock for 18 months at $199. The day after it sells out, the internet explodes with offers of $400 or firstborn children.
Example: Bento Box Shoppe has their fifth run of blue PM2s in stock for 18 months at $199. The day after it sells out, the internet explodes with offers of $400 or firstborn children.
ZOMG... I can’t believe I didn’t buy one during the 18 months it was available on the market! My FOMO is RAGING!
by JEB_EDC January 17, 2021

A phenomenon experienced during a severe global pandemic / economic crisis by some of the most vulnerable and worst effected people in Australia.
“Far out, I’m really starting to get the Scomo-Fomo ! I’m starting to think he’s intentionally punishing my industry !
I’m a musician who was one of the first to lose their jobs due to this covid shit.
I’ve been unemployed for almost 4 months straight, I’m not eligible for Jobkeeper and I’m not even spending $120k on a new kitchen......
The Scomo-Fomo is real !“
I’m a musician who was one of the first to lose their jobs due to this covid shit.
I’ve been unemployed for almost 4 months straight, I’m not eligible for Jobkeeper and I’m not even spending $120k on a new kitchen......
The Scomo-Fomo is real !“
by Australianmusician June 23, 2020

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 08, 2017
