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jive

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1 jive /ˈʤaɪv/ noun
plural jives
1 jive
/ˈʤaɪv/
noun
plural jives
Britannica Dictionary definition of JIVE
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
[noncount] US
: informal language that includes many slang terms
: deceptive or foolish talk
[noncount] : a type of fast lively music that was especially popular in the early part of the 20th century
also [count] : a dance performed to this type of music
2 jive /ˈʤaɪv/ verb
jives; jived; jiving
2 jive
/ˈʤaɪv/
verb
jives; jived; jiving
Britannica Dictionary definition of JIVE
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
US : to say foolish or deceptive things to (someone)
[+ object]
[no object]
[no object] : to dance to or play jive music