Delulu: The Art of Delusion
A playful way to describe someone who's living in their own fantasy world, often used to describe someone who's overly optimistic or disconnected from reality.
delulu (adj.)
A term used to describe someone who's delusional or living in their own fantasy world. It's often used playfully to describe someone who's overly optimistic or disconnected from reality.
"She's delulu if she thinks she's getting that promotion" - when someone's expectations are unrealistic
Main Character Delulu
When someone thinks they're the protagonist
Example: Self-centered behavior
Person: 'Everyone at work is obsessed with me' Friend: 'You're being delulu'
Manifestation Delulu
Overly optimistic thinking
Example: Unrealistic goals
Person: 'I'm manifesting a million dollars' Friend: 'That's delulu thinking'
Professional Delulu
Career expectations
Example: Job aspirations
Person: 'I'm gonna be CEO next month' Colleague: 'You're so delulu'
The Dating Scene
When someone's expectations are too high
Person: 'Taylor Swift is definitely gonna date me' Friend: 'You're delulu' Person: 'But she follows me on Instagram!'
The Job Interview
When someone's confidence is misplaced
Person: 'I'm gonna ask for a 200% raise' Friend: 'That's delulu' Person: 'But I'm manifesting it!'
The Social Media Star
When someone thinks they're famous
Person: 'I'm basically an influencer' Friend: 'You have 12 followers' Person: 'But they're all real!'
The Academic Delusion
When someone's grades don't match their confidence
Student: 'I'm definitely getting an A+' Friend: 'You haven't turned in any work' Student: 'But I'm manifesting it!'
Do's
- • Use it for unrealistic expectations
- • Apply it to overly optimistic thinking
- • Keep it playful and lighthearted
Don's
- • Don't use it for mental health issues
- • Avoid using it to bully others
- • Don't take it too seriously