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title: "delusionship · GenZ Decoded"
description: "delusionship: A one-sided relationship that exists mostly in someone's imagination. Example: \"They've never talked, it's a total delusionship.\""
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# delusionship

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

**Meaning.** A one-sided relationship that exists mostly in someone's imagination.

See it in a sentence

They've never talked, it's a total delusionship.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    delusionship,[delulu](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/delulu/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [in denial](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/in-denial/),[trippin'](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/trippin/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [out of it](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/out-of-it/),[wacko](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wacko/)

- Plain English

    one-sided relationship that exists mostly in someone's imagination

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## Related slang

- [catch feels](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/catch-feels/): To develop romantic feelings or attachment for someone.
- [curve](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/curve/): To reject or turn down someone's romantic or sexual advances.
- [don't do me dirty](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/don-t-do-me-dirty/): A plea not to betray, mistreat, or embarrass someone; do not cross me.
- [down bad](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/down-bad/): Down bad is often used when someone is craving affection or validation, often humorously.

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