delulu
/dɪˈluːluː/
EN
Slang term referring to a person who holds unrealistic, overly optimistic, or delusional beliefs, especially about a romantic partner, celebrity obsession, or personal success
My friend is totally delulu about thinking that the K-pop star will DM her after her concert ticket giveaway post.
Etymology
This word is a clipped, playful shortening of the word delusional, first gaining widespread use in internet and stan culture starting in the early 2010s as a lighthearted (sometimes teasing) way to reference someone holding unrealistic thoughts.
Translations
简体中文
妄想狂,不切实际的人
繁體中文
妄想狂,不切實際的人
日本語
妄想的な人,現実離れした人
한국어
망상적인 사람,현실과 동떻은 사람
Deutsch
wahnhaft optimistische Person,delusionaler Mensch
Español
persona delirante,alucinada
Português
pessoa delirante,realidade afastada
Related Words
delusionalstancopewishful thinking
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