Hopium (noun / Internet Slang)
(Also heard as: Hopium, Running on hopium, Hopium dealer)
Definition:
Hopium is a joke word for hope that is probably unrealistic, like a drug that keeps you going. It is the optimistic cousin of “copium”.
Where Hopium Comes From:
It blends “hope” and “opium” and spread through finance, sports and gaming chats in the 2010s. It became common in online talk about stocks, crypto and fan predictions.
How People Actually Use Hopium:
Used about wishful predictions: “running on hopium that we make the playoffs”. It can be self-deprecating or sceptical of others’ optimism.
Is Hopium Rude?
No. It is a light, ironic word, though calling someone’s hopes “hopium” can sound dismissive.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Just hopium, he’s never going to call.”Meaning: It is unrealistic hope.
- “We’re living on hopium until payday.”Meaning: We are just hoping things work out.
- “Selling hopium to the fans again.”Meaning: Giving them false optimism.
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