grief poaching

Expressing phony or exaggerated grief for a tragic event that one wasn't really close to, in order to get attention or advance one's career. Coined by author Anna Shinoda.

When Michael Jackson passed away, you had every C-list celebrity in the universe on television, like, 'Oh, man, I was so moved!' and crying. I was disgusted by all that grief poaching.

by jewishfoodie July 13, 2015

grief brag

Using the injury/death/loss of somebody you barely know in order to gain attention and/or sympathy from your social circle. Generally through social media.

"did you see Lauren's Instagram post about Phil?"
"Yeah, what a grief brag that was"

by sonit February 8, 2015

grierson

The new metric unit of aerial noxiousness. Most commonly applied to the scientific quantification of odious flatulence. Defined by the radius of devastation: 10 centigrierson (cGr) will eliminate 50% of sentient life forms within a 1 metre radius. Named after the now notorious scholar, Grierson, who continued to consume numerous plates of tarka despite clear medical advice. The US unit, the air biscuit, is equivalent to 18.4567cGr.

The CIA today reported that Iran has developed a new weapon that will kill but leave buildings undamaged. The weapon, with a 10 kilogrierson yield, was tested in the Dasht-e Kavir desert region. Satellites recorded a zone of devastation with a radius of 25km and the consequent mass evacuation of the town of Garmsar. Reuters, 28th June 2006.

by philmadison June 29, 2006

Gimena

A loving fun outgoing girl,most likely brown eyes and dark hair. Is willing to do anything to get what she wants. Very friendly and talkative. She is a leader to many,usually a Leo.

Boy: that girl is so nice i would love to go out with her
Girl: she is probably a Gimena

by Zxcvbnm123 March 4, 2013

Edward Grimes

One half of irish pop duo Jedward.
Edward Grimes is a beautiful human being that always looks fabulous!
Edward Grimes is an amazing teacher of all things you need to know in life, such as using an aeroplane toilet and taking a shower.
Edward Grimes like toilets, toilet paper, toilet flushes and sparkle!
Also known as : Edbb, Ed'ard

I love sparkly things, just Edward Grimes!

by Liam Mckenna January 11, 2012

Grief Digger

A person who capitalises on the public grief surrounding a celebrity's death for attention or personal gain.

When a well-known person dies, within minutes a Grief Digger posts a photo of themselves with the famous person, exaggerating their personal connection to them, claiming a close friendship or partial credit for their achievements that can no longer be verified by the deceased. Similar to a Gold Digger, their ulterior motives are in stark contrast to their outward sincerity.

"RIP my friend. We shared many happy times together. You inspired me and I inspired you."
No, you didn't. You're a Grief Digger. You had a brief chat and a selfie with them at ComicCon, which had a long-lasting impact on you, and they instantly forgot you.

by HeathenInfidel March 18, 2023

Grieflove

In times of grief when people come together to hold candle vigils or release Chinese lanterns or currently where clapping for carers has morphed into brass bands, harpists, people playing bag pipes etc etc. So all in all its a celebration of sad events a coming together to enjoy the sadness of others .Maybe to overdo it to prove you are sadder than the next person ;p

On Thursday night the people showed their grieflove clapping for NHS workers and carers

by chestikov2011 April 17, 2020