English Explanatory Dictionary

Jetway Jesus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. a mythical figure that "heals" someone mid-flight that needed a wheelchair to board but is able to get off on their own mobility; invoked to insinuate a passenger is "faking" their disability or need for wheelchair service to board faster but not to deplane after everyone else.

Word forms

Jetway Jesus

Etymology

From jetway + Jesus; a reference to the resurrection of Jesus and/or the miracles attributed to Jesus. Originally mainly used by aircrew and possibly frequent flyers before being popularized among the general public in 2025 through TikTok.

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