word
Jive
Jyv
/ˈdʒaɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jive
Dictionary meaning
A style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s.
Examples
- Let's put some jive on the record player.
- We jived all night at the speakeasy.
Synonyms: swing
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