Definition of Jewish lightning

Jewish lightning

noun - uncountable

• arson for profit.

  The restaurant was in deep financial trouble, when it was hit by Jewish lightning at 3AM. Guido - the owner - was on his cell phone with his insurance company before the flames were extinguished, looking for his insurance check to cover the total loss.

  Last edited on Aug 28 2013. Submitted by Spanger from Salt Lake City, UT, USA on Aug 27 2013.

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Other terms relating to 'jewish':
JAP	Definitions include: Jewish-American princess.
Other terms relating to 'lightning':
greased lightning	Definitions include: something very fast.
lightning bug	Definitions include: a firefly.
lightning rod	Definitions include: something or someone that attracts something else.

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