FOMO
abbreviation/ˈfoʊmoʊ/
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FOMO stands for "Fear Of Missing Out". It's the uneasy feeling you get when you see others having fun without you — especially on social media.
📖 Meanings
1fear of missing a fun event
"I have serious FOMO right now." — (can't stop thinking about it)
2making others feel left out
"Don't post that, it'll give everyone FOMO." — (they'll wish they were there)
3overcoming the fear
"She quit social media to deal with her FOMO." — (took the digital detox route)
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💬 Phrases
serious FOMOmajor FOMOFOMO is real
❓ Your friends went to a concert without you and you feel upset. What is this feeling?