FOMO definition: what "FOMO" means and examples

FOMO is a byproduct of the social media age. When children see their friends at a party or out for a meal via Instagram Stories, they feel a pang of exclusion. This anxiety often drives them to stay on their phones late at night or attend events they don't even like, just to ensure they aren't "left out" of the cultural conversation or the latest "tea."

Examples:

1. "I only went to the concert because I had major FOMO."
2. "Seeing everyone's holiday photos is giving me such FOMO."
3. "Put your phone away, you don't need to check what they're doing - it's just FOMO."