PLAIN ENGLISH
What does Cope mean?
Cope is internet shorthand for rationalizing disappointment. In trading culture it often shows up when someone keeps inventing reasons a losing position is secretly fine rather than updating their view.
IN THE WILD
How people use it
Crypto, gaming, fandoms and general internet arguments.
EXAMPLE“Calling every dip manipulation is starting to sound like cope.”
ALSO USED AS
copium