What does Copium mean?
A metaphorical drug to cope with loss
Detailed Explanation
'Copium' is a satirical slang term for a fictional drug one 'huffs' or 'ingests' to cope with loss, failure, or defeat. It's a portmanteau of 'cope' and 'opium.' The term is used to mock someone who is seen as being in denial or making up irrational excuses for why their preferred sports team, political candidate, or investment failed. It implies that their reasoning is a form of self-deception to soothe the pain of loss.
Usage Examples
“His team lost, and now he's on a high dose of copium, saying the referees were biased.”
“That's not a valid reason, that's just pure copium.”
“Pass the copium, my favorite character was just killed off.”
Origin & History
The term was popularized on the 4chan imageboard and later on Twitch. It is often accompanied by a Pepe the Frog meme image, where the frog is hooked up to an oxygen tank labeled 'COPIUM.' It became a very common term in political and sports commentary online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Hopium'?
'Hopium' is a related term that refers to the fictional drug of irrational hope or optimism, often used before a result is known. 'Copium' is what you take after the bad result has already happened.