copium
Material used as a naive coping mechanism for facts one knows are not true.
“huffing]] copious amounts of copium after yesterday's devastating Bitcoin crash.”
Slang comparison
copiumvsHopium
What's the difference between copium and hopium?
Both end in -opium. Copium is denial — refusing to accept a loss. Hopium is wishful belief — staying optimistic past evidence. Copium is what you smoke after losing; hopium is what you smoke before losing.
Side-by-side
| Dimension | copium | Hopium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 🌐 Internet & Memes | 🌐 Internet & Memes |
| Register | — | slang |
| Lifecycle | — | Mainstream |
| First attested | ~2020 | — |
| Generation | gen alpha | — |
| Views | 72 | 24 |
| Editorial status | community | imported |
Top definitions
Hopium
Portmanteau of 'hope' and 'opium'. Used to describe irrationally high hope in a situation that probably won't pan out — chat insisting the streamer will clutch a doomed game, fans believing in a 1% drop chance, traders convinced a coin will rebound. The companion concept to 'copium': copium is denying a loss has happened, hopium is denying it's coming.
“down 2-0 in the series but maining hopium”
Usage guidance
When to use copium
Pointing out someone's denial about a loss that's already happened.
When to use Hopium
Pointing out someone's optimism about a future that probably won't happen.
FAQ
What's the difference between copium and hopium?+
Both end in -opium. Copium is denial — refusing to accept a loss. Hopium is wishful belief — staying optimistic past evidence. Copium is what you smoke after losing; hopium is what you smoke before losing.
When should I use copium?+
Pointing out someone's denial about a loss that's already happened.
When should I use Hopium?+
Pointing out someone's optimism about a future that probably won't happen.
Are copium and Hopium interchangeable?+
They overlap heavily but the connotations are different. Use the "when to use" sections above to pick the right one.