Ukropium

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English[edit]

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

Etymology[edit]

Blend of Ukraine +‎ copium (delusion meant to help someone cope with loss), influenced by Russian укро́п (ukróp), a slur towards Ukrainians.

Noun[edit]

Ukropium (uncountable)

  1. (Internet slang, offensive, derogatory) Wishful thinking expecting Ukraine to prevail against the 2022 Russian invasion.
    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[edit]

Mostly used by supporters of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.