jive
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Swing, a style of jazz music.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A slang associated with jazz musicians; hepcat patois or hipster jargon.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jive” mean?
A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.
Is “jive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.