Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fomo

noun

/ˈfoʊmoʊ/

Definition

Fomo is an abbreviation for ‘Fear of Missing Out’. It describes the anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often exacerbated by social media.

Examples

She felt a strong sense of fomo when she saw her friends at the concert without her.
He constantly checks his social media to avoid feeling fomo about gatherings and events.