Internet culture
Delulu
Playful slang for being unrealistic or believing what you want to believe despite the evidence.
In everyday use
“I am being delulu if I think I can edit ten videos tonight.”
What to keep in mind
It is casual language, not a medical description. Avoid using it to dismiss someone's mental health.
Also searched as: delusional
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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