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Categories: Social Slang

Slang term: “FOMO

Concise explanation: FOMO is an acronym for the phraseFear Of Missing Out.” It refers to the feeling of anxiety or unease one experiences when they believe that others are enjoying exciting or interesting experiences without them.

More in-depth description: FOMO is commonly used to describe the fear or apprehension of being left out or not being part of something enjoyable or significant. It often stems from social media or hearing about other peoples experiences and feeling a sense of exclusion.

Illustrative examples:
1. “I didn’t go to the party last night, but seeing all the photos on Instagram gave me serious FOMO.”
2. “I couldn’t resist checking my phone during the concert because I didn’t want to experience FOMO, even though it distracted me from the actual performance.”

Synonyms:
reason, motive, purpose
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