Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fos

abbreviation/noun

fawz

Definition

a shorthand term or abbreviation commonly found in various contexts, including as an acronym for various organizations or terms.

Examples

When discussing climate change, the term ‘FOS’ refers to ‘fossil fuel subsidies’.
In technology, ‘FOS’ can stand for ‘Free and Open Source’ software.
Students use ‘fos’ as a slang term for ‘friends over everything’ in social media.

Meaning

In its specific use, ‘fos’ may refer to a variety of phrases or entities depending on the context. It does not have a widely recognized standalone meaning in English.