copium
A metaphorical opiate taken in order to cope with a loss or disillusionment, often…A metaphorical opiate taken in order to cope with a loss or disillusionment, often leading to one becoming detached from reality and in denial of their situation.
UK/ˈkəʊp.i.əm/US/ˈkoʊp.i.əm/
Meaning
2 senses(Internet, uncountable)A metaphorical opiate taken in order to cope with a loss or disillusionment, often leading to one becoming detached from reality and in denial of their situation.
Cryptobros have been huffing copious amounts of copium after yesterday's devastating Bitcoin crash.
(uncountable)Material used as a naive coping mechanism for facts one knows are not true.
We both know that's just copium for the fact you're losing.
Word family
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