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FOMWO
/fom-wo/

Noun

Derived from FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), FOMWO stands for "Fear Of Missing Woman Out." A feeling or perception, especially in romantic relationships, that there might be a better or more suitable woman out there, leading one to question the value or potential of their current relationship.

"Even though he's dating Lisa, he keeps looking around, thinking there might be someone more compatible for him. Classic FOMWO."

The anxiety or uncertainty of committing to one relationship due to the belief that there could be another woman who is potentially a better match, or offers something different or more fulfilling.

"He broke up with her because of FOMWO, only to realize later that he had let go of a gem."
"He broke up with her because of FOMWO, only to realize later that he had let go of a gem."
"I think he's struggling with FOMWO; he's always wondering if there's someone else better suited for him out there."
"Dating apps can sometimes exacerbate feelings of FOMWO, with so many options available at the swipe of a finger."
FOMWO by silvroger October 25, 2023
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The hipster nickname for the Fort Wood Chattanooga neighborhood, where all of the cool cats live. Commonly seen on social media platforms as #FOWO.
Let's hang in FoWo for a while before heading downtown.
FoWo by RickDog January 31, 2021
Related Words
FOMWO fomo fomosexual Fomophobia fowo foeworker FOMOOF fomous Folwog fombo
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
Fock odda man wood - Term used by a salter to describe sentiments towards guys with hot chicks.
Wetman Prime: Boi, check he and he gyul na
Wetman stitch: Yea boi, ah wonder if dey bullin
Wetman Prime: Hadda be dawg, buh she rel bess eh
Wetman stitch: Fock dem yes
Wetman Prime: I going home and flog my totee, FOMW yes.
FOMW by stitch69 August 21, 2013

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
"FoMoCo" is stamped on many of the parts on my Ford F-250 pickup truck.
FoMoCo by maxfaxdude September 5, 2011
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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