What does FOMO mean?

Fear Of Missing Out

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😢FOMO

What does FOMO mean?

Fear Of Missing Out

When is FOMO used?

FOMO is often used to describe the fear of missing out on exciting or interesting events.

Why do people say FOMO?

People say "FOMO" to describe the apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent, leading to feelings of anxiety and sometimes loneliness.

Examples of using FOMO

Total FOMO watching everyone's vacation pics.
FOMO got the best of me, so I'm coming tonight.
She has FOMO if she's not at every gathering.

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When would someone say FOMO?

FOMO is often used to describe the fear of missing out on exciting or interesting events.

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