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)

1. (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 supporters of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

See also

• Russophrenia
• khokhol, ukrop (slurs also used against Ukrainians)