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.