Fear of going outside
If you are scared to step out of your comfort zone, aka your house, you are experiencing FOGO, short for “fear of going outside.” This fear could be because of social stress, not liking the weather, or the fear of getting infected by others.
FOGO is a spin-off of the widely known acronym FOMO, which became a trend on social media around the mid-2010s. The use of FOGO saw a rise during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21, when everyone was extra careful about visiting public places.
The term FOGO can be used to describe anyone who is apprehensive about going out. Examples could be people who prefer their own company and don’t want to mingle (JOMO), people trying to avoid harsh weather conditions, those who don’t appreciate the outdoors, or individuals who are health conscious and want to steer clear of illness.
Example for using ‘FOGO’ in a conversation
I really don’t feel like going outside today 😕
Why? What’s up?
I have a serious case of FOGO. I just don’t want to deal with people or bad weather.
Ah, got it. FOGO is real. Take it easy and stay in if that’s what you need. 🏠
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