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- pronunciation:
- jaIv
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
swing or jazz music.
- similar words:
- swing
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| definition 2: |
the slang or jargon of swing and jazz musicians.
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| definition 3: |
(slang) exaggerated, teasing, deceptive talk.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
jives, jiving, jived |
| definition 1: |
to perform or dance to jazz or swing music.
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| definition 2: |
(slang) to talk exaggeratedly, teasingly, or deceptively.
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| related words: |
deceive, kid, rock, swing |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
(slang) to speak to in an exaggerated or deceptive way.
He was just jiving us. |
| related words: |
deceive, kid |
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| derivation: |
jiver (n.) |
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