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title: "copium · GenZ Decoded"
description: "copium: A blend of 'cope' and 'opium', mocking the false hope people use to cope with loss. Example: \"Sounds like copium, but hope you're right.\""
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# copium

Gen Z[#lifestyle](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/lifestyle/)

**Meaning.** A blend of 'cope' and 'opium', mocking the false hope people use to cope with loss.

See it in a sentence

Sounds like copium, but hope you're right.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    copium,[coping](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/coping/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    blend of 'cope' and 'opium', mocking the false hope people use to cope with loss

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## Related slang

- [boutta](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/boutta/): A casual contraction of 'about to,' as in about to do something.
- [bust one's ass](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bust-ones-ass/): To work extremely hard at something.
- [cortisol-coded](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cortisol-coded/): Stressful-looking; said of a routine, room, schedule or setup that makes you tense just seeing it, even when it is sold as calming.
- [cut a rug](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cut-a-rug/): To dance energetically, especially at a party or wedding.

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