jive

(noun, verb)

noun

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

Similar word(s): swing

Definition categories: communication, jazz

Sentences with jive as a noun:

- Don’t give me that jive. I know where you were last night.

verb

1. dance to jive music; dance the jive

Definition categories: creation, dance

Sentences with jive as a verb:

- Don’t try to jive me! I know where you were last night!

- You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life; ooh, see that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen! (ABBA, "Dancing Queen")