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Similar to FOMO or fomo, Fomow is the "Fear of Missing Out on Work". Originally tagged by the hit TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Amy from Brooklyn 99 has serious FOMOW when she isn’t in the precinct.
Fomow by Miluiel Erynion February 16, 2020
Related Words
Fomophobia • FOMOP • FOMOPFE • Fomophobe • foop • fomo • foopa • foomp • fomosexual • fomp

FOMOtivation 

When you don’t really want to go out, but you know all your friends will and then you’ll have FOMO when you see the pics on social media.
The only thing getting me off the couch tonight is FOMOtivation
FOMOtivation by SFDanae March 23, 2019
noun /n/: Something Instantly Blowing Up, a Sudden Occurrence or Happening; ALWAYS in a Positive Light or Manner.

Form of Onomatopoeia: a phonetic insert used to personify, resemble, or suggest the sound of Accomplishment, Exclamation, or Zeal.

Creative Jargon pertaining to informal language of Sound/ Action/ Interjection.
FOOMP ~ there it is!

Nurf gun goes FOOMP

I shot my shot, & FOOMP

“I manifested the life I wanted, then FOOMP it became Real”

“Before submitting the assignment into Dropbox, I yelled: FOOMP!”

“Thinking about the answer, I was stumped. Next thing I knew, FOOMP! I found the solution.”
Foomp by FooMP October 21, 2020
Abbreviation for Ford Motor Company
"FoMoCo" is stamped on many of the parts on my Ford F-250 pickup truck.
FoMoCo by maxfaxdude September 5, 2011
| fōmō |

noun

a state of mental or emotional strain caused by the fear of missing out.

• Evolutionary biology - an omnipresent anxiety brought on by our cognitive ability to recognize potential opportunities: The brothers had last-slice fomo as they stared at what was left of pizza.

• (with subject) desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease.

• A form of social anxiety - a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity or satisfying event, often aroused by posts seen on social media websites.

ORIGIN: acronym from FEAR OF MISSING OUT
The college student had concert fomo.
Fomo by Johnny FOMO September 4, 2013
'Fear of missing out on money' Acronym. Also see FOMO.

A form of social anxiety — a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity to make money or invest in a profitable enterprise.

Condition common among people who engage in such acts as gambling, drug dealing, as well as other people who love life.
'FOMOOM in full affect.. For fucks sake man turn off your phone and get some sleep, you look like shit'
'Catch some zzzzz'z?.. Nigger please'
FOMOOM by chachinggg May 1, 2014
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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