gravestanding
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Meaning · English
The act of exploiting someone's death for a selfish purpose.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Gravestanding is the worst kind of bait there is. You're all trying to force how tragic this guy's death is down our throats and then acting indignant when we get mad that you're doing so, just because a guy you liked died.
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 “gravestanding” mean?
The act of exploiting someone's death for a selfish purpose.
Is “gravestanding” formal or informal?
gravestanding is generally derogatory, slang.