Slang Term: “FOMO”
Concise Explanation: FOMO is an acronym for “Fear of Missing Out,” which refers to the feeling of anxiety or unease that arises from the fear of not being included or involved in an enjoyable event or experience.
FOMO is a term commonly used in social media culture to describe the phenomenon of feeling excluded or left out when seeing others partake in exciting activities or events. It is often fueled by the constant exposure to others’ social media posts and updates, contributing to the fear of missing out on something fun or memorable. This term highlights the pressure people may feel to always be in the loop and experience everything life has to offer.
Example 1: Sarah felt a serious case of FOMO when she saw her friends’ vacation pictures on social media.
Example 2: John decided to attend the party because he didn’t want to experience FOMO after hearing about the great time his friends had.
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