delusionship

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Pronunciation: /dɪˈluːʒənˌʃɪp/

Delusionship refers to a relationship where one or both individuals have unrealistic, overly idealized expectations, often ignoring clear red flags or issues.

Example Sentence(s):

“Their constant excuses made the relationship feel like a delusionship.”
“I think they’re in a delusionship if they believe everything is perfect.”

Origin: A blend of delusional and relationship, delusionship emerged on social media in the mid-2010s as a humorous way to describe unrealistic romantic fantasies.

Related Words:

  • delulu
  • delusional
  • fantasy
  • unrealistic

Usage: Informal—mainly used in online discussions, memes, and conversations about relationships.

Popularity Level: Moderately popular among Gen Z.

First Known Use: Mid-2010s.

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