Delulu

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gen Z Slang

Delulu
Stands forDelusional
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

Delulu stands for Delusional, a Gen Z slang abbreviation.

Describes someone with unrealistic hopes, especially about a crush, celebrity or dream outcome, usually in a self-mocking way. The motto "delulu is the solulu" jokes that delusion is the solution.

Example: I'm delulu enough to think he'll text back after three weeks.

Usage notes

Began in K-pop fan communities, where it described fans who believed they could date an idol, and spread widely on TikTok in the early 2020s. Often playful and self-aware rather than a real diagnosis. Using it about someone with a mental health condition can be hurtful.

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