noun
plural jives
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
[noncount] US
informal language that includes many slang terms
deceptive or foolish talk
[noncount] :a type of fast lively music that was especially popular in the early part of the 20th century
verb
jives; jived; jiving
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
US :to say foolish or deceptive things to (someone) [+ obj]
[no obj] :to dance to or play jive music
US