jive

[dʒaɪv]

jive Definition

• 1. a lively style of dance popular especially in the 1940s and 1950s
• 2. insincere or foolish talk; nonsense

Using jive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  They danced the jive to the upbeat music.

• Example

  Don't give me that jive about being too busy to help.

• Example

  He's always talking jive and never says anything meaningful.

• Example

  The politician's speech was full of jive and empty promises.

jive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jive

• nonsense
• baloney
• rubbish
• drivel
• gibberish

Antonyms for jive

• sense
• truth
• reality

Phrases with jive

• jive turkey

  a derogatory term for someone who is unreliable, untrustworthy, or dishonest

  Example

  I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him. He's a real jive turkey.

• jive talk

  slang or informal language characterized by exaggeration, insincerity, or deception

  Example

  I can't understand half of what he's saying with all that jive talk.

• jive with

  to be consistent or in agreement with something

  Example

  His story doesn't jive with the facts we know.

Origins of jive

originally African American Vernacular English, possibly from Wolof 'jev' meaning 'talk, chatter'

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Summary: jive in Brief

The term 'jive' [dʒaɪv] refers to a lively dance style popular in the mid-20th century, as well as insincere or foolish talk. Examples include 'They danced the jive to the upbeat music.' and 'Don't give me that jive about being too busy to help.' 'Jive' extends into phrases like 'jive turkey,' a derogatory term for an unreliable person, and 'jive talk,' slang characterized by exaggeration or deception.