jive around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tease or mess with (someone).
Register: dated, slang
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).
Common questions
What does “jive around” mean?
To tease or mess with (someone).
Is “jive around” formal or informal?
jive around is generally dated, slang.