jive

/d‍ʒˈa‍ɪv/

/ˈdʒaɪv/

[verb] [noun]

to jive

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

dance to jive music; dance the jive

Jive

[NOUN]

a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

synonyms : swing

swing music

a lively and energetic form of swing dance that originated in the United States, characterized by fast footwork, high-energy movements, and upbeat music

Examples

1. Others speak jive.

2. You jive.

3. I jive really well.

4. Because words just turned into jives.