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Synonyms
jive (jīv)

[Origin unknown.]

noun 

    1. Jazz or swing music.
    2. The jargon of jazz musicians and enthusiasts.
  2. Slang Deceptive, nonsensical, or glib talk: “the sexist, locker-room jive of men boasting and bonding” (Trip Gabriel)

verb: jived, jiv·ing, jives. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To play or dance to jive music.
  2. Slang
    1. To talk nonsense; kid.
    2. To talk or chat: “You just jive in one big group, putting each other on, trying to top the last line” (Time)

transitive verb 

Slang
To cajole or mislead.

adjective 

Slang
Misleading; phony.

derivatives

jiv́er
noun
jiv́ey
adjective