FOMO (fear of missing out)
abbreviationFOMOpronounced FOH-moh
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the abbreviation FOMO (fear of missing out) mean?
The anxiety that prices will rise further or opportunities will disappear, driving buyers to act faster and accept worse terms than they otherwise would.
How the abbreviation FOMO (fear of missing out) is used
After seeing three properties sell above asking in one weekend, FOMO kicked in and we nearly put in an offer without doing proper due diligence.
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MLA citation: "FOMO (fear of missing out)." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/fomo-fear-of-missing-out. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "FOMO (fear of missing out)." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/fomo-fear-of-missing-out.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). FOMO (fear of missing out). https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/fomo-fear-of-missing-out