English Explanatory Dictionary

Ukropium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of wishful thinking in which Ukraine is expected to prevail against Russia in the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Word forms

Ukropium

Etymology

Blend of Ukro- (“related to Ukraine”) + copium (“a delusion meant to help someone cope with a loss”) + hopium (“an irrational and unfounded hope”), influenced by Russian укро́п (ukróp), a slur towards Ukrainians.

Related words

cope copium hope hopium -ium opium Ukraine Ukro- ukrop khokhol Russophrenia
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