Jive Synonyms

jīv
A style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. swing
  2. bunk
  3. dance
  4. deceitful
  5. jargon
  6. jazz
  7. kid
  8. music
  9. nonsensical
  10. talk
  11. swing music
To tease or mock good-humoredly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. banter
  2. chaff
  3. joke
  4. josh
  5. kid
  6. rib
  7. ride
  8. rag
  9. razz

Words Related to Jive

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Jive Sentence Examples

  • How do such predictions jive with the data on the ancient clay tablets?

  • There are other categories such as "Historical Dance" (including waltz and polka), "Nightclub" (hustle, jive, etc.) and others.

  • In the 1880s, African-Americans in the South would hold Jive competitions, and the first prize was usually a cake.

  • Playing a high energy mix of African township jive, reggae, salsa, latin and funk.

  • Some classic swing tracks such as Jumping Jive and Is you is?

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