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jive1 definition

☆ jive (jīv)

transitive verb, intransitive verb jived, jiving jiv′·ing

Slang to speak (to) in a way that is exaggerated, insincere, flippant, etc., esp. in trying to fool or mislead

Etymology: altered < jibe: sense development, to taunt—banter—improvise—swing (music)

noun

  1. Slang talk used in jiving someone
  2. jazzor swing (c. 1930-45)

adjective

Slang insincere, misleading, fake, fraudulent, etc.
also jiveass jive′·ass′ (-as′)
jive2 definition

jive (jīv)

intransitive verb jived, jiving jiv′·ing

jibe (sense )

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