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
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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
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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.
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.
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
Get the Grief Digger mug.The male who is left out of the action during a 3-male, 1-female (MMMF) gang bang, if the female doesn't do anal. Similar to bench players in hockey.
by Dick Shannery April 13, 2019
Get the grocery stick mug.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
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