Delulu

Delulu (adjective / noun / Internet Slang)

(Also heard as: Delusional, Delulu is the solulu, Delulu era)

Definition:

Short for “delusional”. Someone who is delulu holds wildly optimistic beliefs about something unlikely, like a celebrity crush noticing them or a lottery win. It can be a gentle insult or a badge of honour, depending on who says it.

Where It Comes From:

It began in K-pop fan communities, where fans joked about believing they were going to marry their favourite idol. From there it spread across TikTok and Twitter, picked up the rhyming catchphrase “delulu is the solulu”, and turned into a way of saying that staying hopeful and manifesting good things is better than being realistic.

How People Actually Use It:

Used to tease a friend who is clinging to a very unlikely hope, as in a situation with a person who has barely replied to their messages. It is also used proudly by people who choose to stay positive against the odds, as a sort of personal motto.

Examples in the Wild:

• “He liked one of my photos from 2019, we’re basically engaged.” “Babe, you’re delulu.”

  Meaning: You are getting far too carried away over something very small.

• “I’m booking the wedding venue before the first date. Delulu is the solulu.”

  Meaning: I know it is unrealistic, but I am staying optimistic on purpose.

• “She’s in her delulu era and honestly I’m here for it.”

  Meaning: She is being wildly hopeful and I am enjoying the confidence.

Similar Slang:

Tweaking, Larp, Brainrot, In denial, Wishful thinking

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