Etymology

Ukropium

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Today it means: A form of wishful thinking in which Ukraine is expected to prevail against Russia in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Full definition →

Russian укро́п
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  1. Russian · borrowed fromукро́п
  2. English todayUkropium

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.

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