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| fōmō | noun a state of mental or emotional strain caused by the fear of missing out. • Evolutionary biology - an omnipresent anxiety brought on by our cognitive ability to recognize potential opportunities: The brothers had last-slice fomo as they stared at what was left of pizza. • (with subject) desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease. • A form of social anxiety - a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity or satisfying event, often aroused by posts seen on social media websites. ORIGIN: acronym from FEAR OF MISSING OUT
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