Quick answer: delulu (Playful · can be dismissive) — An exaggerated, informal version of “delusional”: unrealistically hopeful, imagining a connection, or choosing confidence over the available evidence. Meanwhile, glazing (Disapproving or self-mocking praise label) — Giving someone or something excessive praise; the label suggests the admiration is over the top, unwarranted or annoying.
1. delulu ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: Playful · can be dismissive
Regions: Online
An exaggerated, informal version of “delusional”: unrealistically hopeful, imagining a connection, or choosing confidence over the available evidence.
When it fits: Use it about your own obviously exaggerated hope or in a group where the teasing is welcome. Acknowledge the gap between wish and evidence.
When to avoid: Do not use it to diagnose someone or brush aside a genuine concern. Calling someone delulu can shut down a conversation rather than explain your disagreement.
“The band liked one of my posts, so naturally we are best friends now. Delulu.”
In plain English: I know I am imagining far too much from a small interaction.
2. glazing ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: Disapproving or self-mocking praise label
Regions: Online
Giving someone or something excessive praise; the label suggests the admiration is over the top, unwarranted or annoying.
When it fits: Recognize the complaint about excess. If you are giving criticism, point to the actual claim rather than treating any enthusiasm as automatically unreasonable.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that every compliment is excessive or that calling something glazing disproves the opinion being expressed. The label is not an argument by itself.
“You called every scene perfect; the glazing is getting ridiculous.”
In plain English: Your excessive praise for every scene is getting ridiculous.
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