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noun

plural of jive
as in terminologies
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field a novel that captures dead-on the jive of young Hollywood hipsters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jive
1
as in teases
to make fun of in a good-natured way don't be upset—we're just jiving you

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2
as in jokes
to make jokes our team was laughing and jiving after our surprise win

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Recent Examples of jives
Noun
Edmond’s current job as a realtor jives well with her dream of opening a nonprofit group home. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025 Though using public transportation jives with the country’s Swisstainable initiative, which encourages visitors to get around without a car, Gambarogno is a bit harder to navigate as trains only run to Cadenazzo station, necessitating onward travel by bus. — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jives
  1. dialects
  2. teases
  3. jokes
  4. vocabularies
  5. kids
  6. banters
  7. languages
  8. quips
Noun
  • In India, the book Why Tibet Matters has been translated into 15 local dialects to galvanize solidarity among the host community.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
  • Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
    — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of dialects
Verb
  • The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • Season 28 will be a treat for longtime viewers, Chen Moonves teases, as the time trip theme means competitions are inspired by iconic moments from history and from Big Brother history, with time-bending twists that will directly impact the game.
    — Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of teases
Verb
  • The food team at Southern Living often jokes that there are no original recipe ideas left.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • In It Was an Accident, Walter jokes about her dating life, her kids and the current political climate all while incorporating the crowd in her standup.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Definition of jokes
Noun
  • This gap can help explain why some children’s vocabularies grow so much faster than others.
    — Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • Do the formal vocabularies that are supposed to encode my field actually capture how the people in it think?
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of vocabularies
Verb
  • Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
  • For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of kids
Verb
  • John banters with some reporters, but Carolyn is paralyzed by the flash.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Davidson then casually banters back and forth with Alexa about his preferred nickname.
    — Jaures Yip,Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
Definition of banters
Noun
  • Minionese blends fragments of half a dozen languages, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and others, so the dialogue would feel familiar to audiences everywhere rather than tied to any one country.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • They can also be used for de-aging characters, creating performances in different languages, or preserving the voice or likeness of an actor whose health is deteriorating, as was the case with CAA client Eric Dane.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of languages
Verb
  • Byrd quips, adding that the next generation has emulated her work.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Certainly somebody is writing all those runway quips on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
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