hopeium

English

Etymology

Blend of hope +‎ opium, as though it were a drug.

Noun

hopeium (uncountable)

(colloquial, derogatory) A clinging to unreasonable or unfounded hopes.

Usage notes

Often associated with the Barack Obama "Hope" poster and associated political beliefs.

References

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