English · Slang Attested

sloptimism

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Meaning · English

Naive, unfounded, or overzealous optimism.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Let there be no more wavering between 'sloptimism' and 'floptimism' if we may be allowed such coinages!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Excessive or misguided support for generative AI ("slop") and its future prospects.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “sloptimism” mean?

Naive, unfounded, or overzealous optimism.

Is “sloptimism” formal or informal?

sloptimism is generally derogatory, slang.

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