# jehu

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒiːhjuː/ · frequency rank #79,652

## Definitions
1. A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.

## Etymology
England from 17th century, from Jehu. The Bible says of Jehu (son of Nimshi) that "he driveth furiously" (2 Kings 9:20). He was commander of chariots for the king of Israel before later leading a revolt and becoming king himself.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jehu