Gravedance

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A celebratory dance performed on a grave.

    "And to know them, you must know Black Jack Mojo, the gravedance runner."

  2. 2
    The celebration of a person's downfall. figuratively

    "Internet Hindus and fans of Narendra Modi would bury you six feet under and do a gravedance on your grave with surreal pleasure!"

Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of dance on someone's grave.

Example

More examples

"And to know them, you must know Black Jack Mojo, the gravedance runner."

Etymology

From grave + dance.

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