# Jewish lightning

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The supposed cause of a fire that is deliberately started to collect insurance money, without leaving evidence of arson.

## Etymology
From the stereotype of Jews engaging in this practice.

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