Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jehu
noun
/ˈdʒeɪ.hjuː/
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Definition
a fast or reckless driver.
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Examples
- Be careful of that jehu on the road; he’s driving way too fast!
- After nearly getting hit by a jehu, I decided to take public transport instead.
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Meaning
The term ‘jehu’ is used to describe someone who drives a vehicle in a very swift, hasty, or reckless manner, often with little regard for safety.
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Synonyms
- speedster
- reckless driver
- maniac