jive-ass

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Meaning · English

Of or related to jiving, characterized by dishonest foolishness or low-class hustling.

Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He's failed at every jive-ass money hustle he's ever tried.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jive-ass” mean?

Of or related to jiving, characterized by dishonest foolishness or low-class hustling.

Is “jive-ass” formal or informal?

jive-ass is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.