"griefbot" meaning in English

See griefbot in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: griefbots [plural]
Etymology: From grief + -bot. Etymology templates: {{af|en|grief|-bot}} grief + -bot Head templates: {{en-noun}} griefbot (plural griefbots)
  1. Synonym of deathbot. Synonyms: deathbot [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: grief tech

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