Copium
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
Mocking internet slang for the emotional substance someone is imagined to be inhaling while coping with disappointment, failure, or bad news. In tech it often appears after outages, missed launches, or product flops.
In plain English: A joking way to say someone is in denial and trying to feel better about a bad outcome.
Example: "Calling the rollback a strategic learning moment is pure copium."
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