Ukropium
English
This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.
Etymology
Blend of Ukro- (“related to Ukraine”) + copium (“a delusion meant to help someone cope with a loss”), influenced by Russian укро́п (ukróp), a slur towards Ukrainians.
Noun
Ukropium (uncountable)
- (Internet slang, offensive, derogatory) A form of wishful thinking in which Ukraine is expected to prevail against Russia in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
- 2 months later, no real panic with the first Challenger being deleted. We can see that folks are just huffing tons of Ukropium to keep their pretend reality from imploding.
- They are all saying Time is in Russia’s payroll now! That’s some serious hyper-Ukropium right there!
Usage notes
- Mostly used by people who expect Russia to prevail against Ukraine.