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Copium
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a supposed substance that helps someone deal with failure, loss, or disappointment
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Plural form
copiums
What does "copium" mean in internet slang?
The term "copium" is a sarcastic slang blend of "cope" and "opium," used to mock someone who is seen as clinging to false hope, excuses, or denial to avoid accepting a negative outcome. The structure is a portmanteau that implies the person is "self-medicating" with delusion or rationalizations. It is informal internet slang, typically used in argumentative or meme contexts to dismiss perceived coping behavior after failure, loss, or disappointment.
Examples
He 's taking so much copium after losing that match.
