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Definition of fomo

fomo

/ˈfoʊ.moʊ/
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• noun

1

A state of anxiety or uneasiness that an exciting, interesting, or rewarding event is currently happening elsewhere without one's participation, often aroused by posts seen on social media.

Example

"Scrolling through vacation photos while stuck at the office gave her a sudden wave of FOMO."

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• Nearby Words

followership
following
folly
fomo
fond
fondant
fondle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 2000s by marketing strategist Dan Herman as an acronym for the phrase 'fear of missing out,' the term gained widespread popularity with the rise of social media.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fomo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fomo
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