griefathon

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Meaning · English

A great outpouring of grief in response to some public news event.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“It was the first great griefathon.

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 “griefathon” mean?

A great outpouring of grief in response to some public news event.

Is “griefathon” formal or informal?

griefathon is generally derogatory, slang.