JOMO

or jo·mo

[ joh-moh ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a feeling of contentment with one’s own pursuits and activities, without worrying over the possibility of missing out on what others may be doing:

   You can’t feel the good vibes of JOMO until you stop obsessing over everyone else’s Facebook postings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of JOMO¹

First recorded in 2000–05; j(oy) o(f) m(issing) o(ut)

Example Sentences

Under the airport proposal, the upgrades would involve a new runway and an improved passenger terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

From BBC

It is no surprise that three of the five presidents since independence – Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta – came from the region.

From BBC

“Don’t kill me the way your father killed JM Kariuki,” he said at a rally in July 2022, referring to an MP who was killed in 1975 during the administration of Jomo Kenyatta, the nation's first president and the father of Uhuru Kenyatta.

From BBC

When Jomo’s group takes a foreigner hostage, Alex leads a rescue mission that brings him right into Jomo’s path.

From New York Times

Jomo asks his comrade at one point in the film.

From New York Times