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| jive [ jīv ] |
noun |
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1. dance lively dancing style: an uninhibited dance, often with a man swinging and throwing a woman, originally to jazz music and later to rock and roll
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2. jazz music: jazz or swing music, especially that of the 1930s and 1940s
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3. language jazz jargon: the terminology and slang used by jazz musicians
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slang
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4. insincere talk: smooth talk that is often deceptive or insincere
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slang
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verb (past and past participle jived, present participle jiv·ing, 3rd person present singular jives) |
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1. intransitive verb dance jive: to engage in dancing the jive
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2. intransitive verb language talk jive: to use the terminology and slang of jazz musicians
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slang
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3. transitive and intransitive verb flatter: to flatter or deceive somebody with smooth or insincere talk
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slang
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  I know when you're jiving me.
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adjective |
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insincere: lacking sincerity or honesty
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slang
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His comments are so jive!
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| [Early 20th century. Origin ?] |
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| jiv·er noun |
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