Pronunciation: /dʒaɪv/
noun language or speech that is insincere or pretentious
A1 I like to dance to the jive music.
A2 The jive is a lively and energetic dance style.
B1 The band played a jive that got everyone on the dance floor.
B2 She has a natural talent for jive dancing.
C1 The jive competition was fierce as each dancer showed off their skills.
C2 His jive performance was flawless, earning him first place in the competition.
verb to deceive or trick someone
A1 I like to jive to the music in my room.
A2 She tried to jive with the rhythm but couldn't quite get it.
B1 The dancers jive to the beat of the drums.
B2 He can jive effortlessly with any partner on the dance floor.
C1 The band members jive together seamlessly, creating a perfect harmony.
C2 Her ability to jive with different styles of music sets her apart as a versatile dancer.
adjective related to or characteristic of jive music or dancing
A1 I like to listen to jive music.
A2 The jive dance competition was a lot of fun.
B1 She has a jive personality that always keeps things lively.
B2 The jive atmosphere at the party was infectious.
C1 The jive slang used by the group was difficult for outsiders to understand.
C2 His jive sense of humor always lightens the mood in any situation.
formal The researchers found that the data did not jive with their initial hypothesis.
informal I don't think his story really jives with what actually happened.
slang That new song has such a good jive to it, I can't stop dancing!
figurative Their personalities just don't jive, they clash too much.
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