koopid

Koopid is a term that emerged from online communities, particularly on social media platforms and gaming forums. It is a portmanteau of the words "koopa" and "cupid." The "koopa" part refers to the Koopa Troopas, a species of turtle-like characters from the Super Mario video game franchise, known for their shells and often appearing as antagonists. The "cupid" part references Cupid, the Roman god of love, who is traditionally depicted as a winged cherub shooting arrows to inspire love.

The term "koopid" is generally used humorously to describe someone who is attempting to play matchmaker or set up a romantic relationship between two other people, often in a somewhat clumsy or overly enthusiastic manner. The imagery suggests someone, perhaps inspired by the Koopa characters, is trying to facilitate romance in a playful, video-game-like fashion. It implies a situation where one person is actively trying to make a couple out of others, sometimes with an endearing lack of subtlety. The term is informal and used in casual conversation among those familiar with internet culture and gaming references.