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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “delulu”

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756741311545SL-ArticleImg_3-GenZ-delulu.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “delulu”"/></div><div><br/></div><p><em>Delulu </em>is short for delusional. It’s Gen Z internet slang used in a playful way to describe someone who’s imagining or believing in something unrealistic, usually about love, celebrity crushes, or fandoms. In tagalog, <em>parang “nag-iilusyon” </em>or <em>“umaasa sa wala.” </em>It’s used in a light, playful way, not as harsh as<em> “ilusyonado.” </em></p><div><br/></div><p>Gamitin natin nang bongga (with reference to famous female kontrabidas): </p><div><br/></div><p> • Daniela Mondragon in <em>Kadenang Ginto</em></p><p>Daniela dragged her red suitcase across every street corner while staying <em>delulu</em> that she could still beat Romina. </p><div><br/></div><p> • Nicole Esquivel in <em>The Legal Wife</em></p><p>Nicole thought that Adrian would leave Monica for her, and it was the most <em>delulu</em> teleserye move ever. </p><div><br/></div><p> • Claudia Buenavista in<em> Pangako Sa ’Yo </em>(2015)</p><p>Claudia always thought she could outwit everyone and keep her grip on power. The more she schemed, the faster her plans crumbled. Peak kontrabida <em>delulu</em>. </p><div><br/></div><p> • Clara Del Valle in <em>Mara Clara</em></p><p>Convinced she could erase Mara’s place in her family and in Christian’s heart, Clara’s entire existence was one giant <em>delulu</em>. </p><div><br/></div><p>Some<em> delulu </em>ended in heartbreak, some became memes, and a lucky few turned to happy endings! </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Links: <br/></strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-pictorial-photos-of-2015s-pangako-sayo-14577"><strong>Pangako Sa Iyo (2015 Pictorial) <br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2015/5/24/fresh-scoops/when-the-old-meets-the-new-a-quick-guide-to-the-ch-158209"><strong>Pangako Sa Iyo (Old Meets the New)</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/16/19/kadenang-ginto-scuffle-at-mondragon-patriarchs-wake-as-warring-women-cross-paths"><strong>Kadenang Ginto Scuffle<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/07/20/kadenang-ginto-mondragon-ceasefire-in-tearful-finale"><strong>Kadenang Ginto Finale<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/04/19/why-kadenang-ginto-is-so-meme-able"><strong>Kadenang Ginto Meme-able<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/thelegalwife/articles-photos/throwback-11-iconic-lines-of-monica-and-nicole-in-the-legal-wife-14401"><strong>The Legal Wife Iconic Lines<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/11/26/throwback-mara-clara-2010-2037"><strong>Mara Clara Pictorial</strong></a></div>