CultureJuly 5, 2026
copium
/ˈkoʊpiəm/
Definition
A metaphorical substance used to cope with disappointment, frustration, or the failure of something to meet one's expectations.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of 'cope' and 'opium.' It emerged in internet slang to describe the act of 'consuming' a drug-like comforting belief to soothe oneself when facing an unpleasant reality.
In the news
The author suggests that soulslike fans use humor as a form of 'copium' to deal with the intense frustration and repeated deaths inherent in difficult games. It highlights how players laugh off their struggles to maintain their morale.
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