Millennials · 1981–1996 · Acronym fomo
FOMO
Fear of missing out on an event, experience or opportunity others are enjoying.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Anxiety about missing out”
ALSO SEARCHED ASfear of missing out
THE VIBEInternet-native, expressive and self-aware
USE IT INSocial media, texting and 2000s–2010s culture
USE IT LIKE THIS
“The photos gave me serious FOMO.”
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through 2000s–2010s texting, social media, fandom and internet culture.