Copium
[/ˈkoʊpiəm/]
Definitions
A fictional drug that one is metaphorically "inhaling" to cope with disappointment, loss, or an unfavorable situation. Implies the person is in denial.
“Fans saying the season 8 finale was actually good are breathing pure copium.”
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