jive
word
Definition
'Jive' is a fast, lively style of dance popular in swing music, and can also mean talk that is meant to mislead, impress, or deceive people.
Usage & Nuances
As a dance, 'jive' is used in formal contexts like dance competitions, especially in ballroom dancing. As slang for deceptive talk, it's informal and often used in phrases like "Don't give me that jive." Rare in current everyday American conversation, but common in older songs and movies.
Spanish: jive (baile) - palabrería (engaño)Portuguese (BR): jive (dança) - conversa fiadaPortuguese (PT): jive (dança) - conversa fiadaChinese (Simplified): 吉夫舞 - 花言巧语Chinese (Traditional): 吉夫舞 - 花言巧語Hindi: जाइव (नृत्य) - झूठी बातेंArabic: جايڤ (رقصة) - كلام فارغBengali: জাইভ - বাজে কথাRussian: джайв - болтовня (обман)Japanese: ジャイブ - でたらめな話Vietnamese: jive - lời ba hoaKorean: 자이브 - 허튼소리Turkish: jive - saçma konuşmaUrdu: جیَیو - بہکی بہکی باتیںIndonesian: jive - omong kosong
Example Sentences
We learned to jive in our dance class.
basic
He was just talking jive, not telling the truth.
basic
The competition included a jive round.
basic
Don’t give me that jive—just be honest.
natural
They danced a fast, energetic jive to the 1950s music.
natural
That story sounds like pure jive to me.
natural