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Rarejives
The correct spelling is jives.
How to pronounce jives
verb
IPA: /dʒaɪvz/
Say it like: Jiv-es
The correct spelling is jives. To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. For example: "That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts."
Usage Examples
“That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts.”
“Don’t give me that jive. I know where you were last night.”
“Don’t try to jive me! I know where you were last night!”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
- 2.To say in a mocking or taunting manner.
- 3.To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.
- 4.To accord or agree.
- 5.Alternative spelling of gybe
noun
- 1.A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.
- 2.Swing, a style of jazz music.
- 3.A slang associated with jazz musicians; hepcat patois or hipster jargon.
- 4.Nonsense; transparently deceptive talk.
- 5.African-American Vernacular English.
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