| 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

Having no fear of missing out (fomo) on social media updates and taking a short break to focus on real-life things.

"fear of missing out". The fear that if you miss a party or event you will miss out on something great

Fear of missing out ( on good times, gig, party or similar )

Verb

Compulsively checking social media based on fomo (fear of missing out).

Mental State... fear of missing out