Used to describe someone who is barely hanging on with little left in their personal gas tank. Their slightest bit of hope, oftentimes irrational, is the only thing still driving them. All the person needs to do is stop and fill up their tank but they keep pushing it through the next exit and the next exit until they eventually run out of gas on the desolate highway.
Person A : "Todd hasn't made a sale in 2 years and he works on a commission only basis. He thinks his next deal is close though and will be a huge payday."
Person B: "Yeah, he's running on hope fumes."
Person B: "Yeah, he's running on hope fumes."
by Ryno212 February 10, 2010
Get the hope fumesmug. One of the cutest couples i know. They make eachother laugh. Hope cares about Alyssa with all her heart. Nobody will ever change hopes mind Alyssa is the one. Alyssa is truly in love with the way hope acts and Alyssa just loves her so much. They do fight about dumb things and cry alot that's because they love eachother more than words can describe.
by Easygzay101 May 15, 2018
Get the alyssa and hopemug. 
A person who often has demonstrated immense resilience and has overcome many life obstacles. This person then goes on to assist others in overcoming their own struggles and building up their resilience. At times people become teachers, police officers, social workers, therapist, nurses are known as hope dealers.
Daniel had experienced many adversive childhood experiences, demonstrating immense resilience, and decided to help others. Daniel became a social worker and now is an incredible hope dealer.
by Ghost0131 July 22, 2022
Get the Hope dealermug. Jung Ho-seok (Korean: 정호석; born February 18, 1994), better known by his stage name J-Hope (stylized as j-hope), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, dancer, and record producer.
He's a dance genius. As BTS's main dancer, J-Hope has proven time and time again that his dance skills are no joke.
He's a dance genius. As BTS's main dancer, J-Hope has proven time and time again that his dance skills are no joke.
j-hope is the main dancer of BTS
by 9497golden May 14, 2021
Get the j-hopemug. Hope hocog is a wonderful,gorgeous and amazing girl she is the person that people love so if u want to be friends with her ask her cause she's sweet and caring 💕 💖
by Nxnafrmspn November 22, 2021
Get the hope hocogmug. by comealongp December 24, 2017
Get the J-Hopemug.