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Airplane Mode

Airplane mode used to be a thing in the settings of a phone until 2017 where suicide forrest gump made a movie called “airplane mode” thereby destroying its meaning
Bob: I’m turning airplane mode on my phone on
Billy: Noooo, that movie is bullshit!
by domiskiqe is here September 21, 2019
mugGet the Airplane Modemug.

airplane mode FOMO

Similar to "flight mode FOMO", this term refers to the ability to abstain from watching YouTube during flights as you must put your smartphone (and tablet) on airplane mode whilst still being unable to abstain from watching YouTube outside flights.
Every time I board a plane, I experience serious airplane mode FOMO, knowing I can't watch my favorite YouTube videos while still scrolling through my playlist for hours after landing.
by Emotional Cruiser August 5, 2025
mugGet the airplane mode FOMOmug.

airplane mode

Not sending or receiving new information or contact/communication at the moment, not available, not accessible outside of what you’re currently doing
"Did you bring any work on vacation with you?" "No, I was on total airplane mode."

“He got a babysitter until late and he’s tripping on acid in the park with some friends -- he’ll be on airplane mode all day.”
by collecting May 15, 2023
mugGet the airplane modemug.

airplane mode

1. turning off cell phone service, usually used in airplanes to prevent interference with pilot communication devices; with wifi and bluetooth only no cell phone service
2. when you are using programs that use a lot of computer resources and your computer fans are running on full speed very loud
Our flight is about to start, please set all your electronic devices to airplane mode
Why is your laptop on airplane mode?
by Billiam Beaver May 22, 2017
mugGet the airplane modemug.

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