coffin rider
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Meaning · English
A person who enriches himself through the exploitation of the misery, suffering, or deaths of others.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
mainly because he came into the business as an Elvis Presley coffin rider and then allowed himself to be turned into a heartthrob for the over-the-thrill set.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coffin rider” mean?
A person who enriches himself through the exploitation of the misery, suffering, or deaths of others.
Is “coffin rider” formal or informal?
coffin rider is generally slang.