African American Vernacular English (Aave) Vocabulary

noun language or speech that is insincere or pretentious

verb to deceive or trick someone

adjective related to or characteristic of jive music or dancing

• The researchers found that the data did not jive with their initial hypothesis.
• I don't think his story really jives with what actually happened.
• That new song has such a good jive to it, I can't stop dancing!
• Their personalities just don't jive, they clash too much.

noun A slang term used to emphasize a statement or to indicate the end of a discussion or argument

• The research project was completed within the specified time period.
• I aced that test, periodt.
• She's the queen of the dance floor, periodt.
• His dedication to his craft is unmatched, periodt.

noun African American Vernacular English - a variety of English spoken primarily by African Americans in the United States, characterized by unique grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation features

• African American Vernacular English is a recognized variety of English spoken by many African Americans.
• A lot of my friends speak African American Vernacular English, and it's really cool to listen to.
• Some people refer to African American Vernacular English as Ebonics.
• The use of African American Vernacular English in literature adds a unique and authentic voice to the characters.