Jive ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Jive ( verb )

1. To talk or deceive in a playful or teasing way.
2. To dance to the music of jazz, swing, or jive.
3. To talk or behave in a way that is not serious or sincere.

Origin:

The word jive has its roots in the african american vernacular english, it has its origins in the west african word "jev", meaning to talk or to deceive.

Examples:

1. He was just jiving with me, I knew he wasn't serious.
2. They were jiving to the music all night long.
3. He jived his way out of trouble with his quick wit.
4. He likes to jive with his friends.
5. She jived to the music and had a great time.

(As a noun)

Jive ( noun )

1. A style of jazz and swing music that originated in African American communities in the 1930s and 1940s.
2. A dance that is performed to this kind of music.
3. Insincere or deceptive talk.

Origin:

The word jive has its roots in the african american vernacular english, it has its origins in the west african word "jev", meaning to talk or to deceive.

Examples:

1. He loves listening to jive music.
2. They were dancing jive all night long.
3. He was full of jive, I knew he was lying.
4. He likes to listen to jive music.
5. She loves dancing jive.