Delulu - meaning and definition
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Definition
Playful slang for "delusional", often about a crush: believing a connection is bigger or more certain than the evidence suggests.
At a glance
- Playful slang for 'delusional', usually about a crush.
- Started in fan communities and spread to dating talk.
- 'Delulu is the solulu' jokingly celebrates optimistic self-belief.
- When fantasy becomes consuming, it can overlap with limerence.
In detail
Delulu started in fan communities and spread to dating talk. Being delulu might mean planning a wedding after one date or reading deep meaning into a single emoji. The phrase "delulu is the solulu" jokingly celebrates optimistic self-belief.
It is mostly self-mocking and lighthearted. When fantasy about someone becomes consuming, it can overlap with limerence.
In a sentence
- One good date and I've already named our dog. I'm so delulu.
- He replied with a heart emoji, so obviously we're getting married. Delulu is the solulu.
Where the word comes from
Delulu began in K-pop fan communities, where it described fans convinced they could have a relationship with an idol. It spread to wider social media in the early 2020s, and 'delulu is the solulu' went viral around 2023.
Common questions
Is being delulu a bad thing?
Usually it is a light-hearted joke about getting carried away. If thoughts about someone start to feel intrusive or take over daily life, it may be worth reading about limerence or talking to someone you trust.