FOMO
Gen Z SlangDefinition
FOMO: “fear of missing out” — anxiety that others are having rewarding experiences without you, often heightened by social media.
Examples
"I wasn’t planning to go to the concert, but everyone’s stories gave me major FOMO."
"My FOMO is so bad I ended up RSVPing to three parties on the same night."
"Watching their trip unfold on TikTok, I’m getting serious FOMO from my couch."