jive

/dʒaɪv/

Definitions

1. noun

informal music, especially jazz or rhythm and blues, that is lively and energetic

“The dance party was filled with jive music that kept everyone on the floor.”

2. verb

to speak or write in a way that is not sincere or straightforward

“He was accused of jiving the investors with false promises of high returns.”

3. verb

to dance to music, especially to swing or jive music

“They went to the dance club to jive the night away.”

Synonyms

  • jazz
  • rhythm
  • swing

Antonyms

  • monotonous
  • slow