Meaning
Anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere.
Cultural Background
FOMO is deeply tied to 'hustle culture' and the need to be at every networking event. Often used in the context of pub culture and social gatherings. Linked to the 'ppalli-ppalli' (hurry-hurry) culture where missing out on trends is seen as a disadvantage. Highly social culture where FOMO is common regarding family and neighborhood events.
Use it as a noun
Always treat FOMO as a noun. You 'have' it, you don't 'do' it.
Meaning
Anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere.
Use it as a noun
Always treat FOMO as a noun. You 'have' it, you don't 'do' it.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
I have serious ____ after seeing your party photos.
FOMO is the correct acronym for Fear Of Missing Out.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI have serious ____ after seeing your party photos.
FOMO is the correct acronym for Fear Of Missing Out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a slang term for a common social feeling, not a clinical diagnosis.
Related Phrases
JOMO
contrastJoy of missing out
Left out
similarExcluded from a group
