gravedancer

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who rejoices in the death or demise of another; one who dance on someone's dances on someone's grave.
  • An investor who specializes in buying failing companies or distressed properties.
  • One who literally dances on a grave.

Etymology

Compound from English grave (engrave, carve, dig) + English dancer.

Origin

English

dancer

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