griefathon

English

Etymology

grief and marathon; compare telethon, readathon, etc.

Noun

griefathon (plural not attested)

1. (slang, derogatory) A great outpouring of grief in response to some public news event.
   • 2007 June 11, Michael Kimmelman, “The Former Queen of Buzz Conjures a Golden Heyday”, New York Times:

     “It was the first great griefathon.