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jiving

verb

present participle of jive

as in kidding

to make fun of in a good-natured way don't be upset—we're just jiving you

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as in joking

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

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Recent Examples of jiving In fact, the three are hosting a dinner in Madrid this week in honor of the Spanish Grand Prix, jiving with the sportier attitude of this spring collection. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 There’s no games, no shucking and jiving, everybody is really bringing their A-game. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026

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But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 June 2026

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Brunson began his monologue by joking that his time winning the 2026 NBA championship this year with the New York Knicks may mirror his hosting stint.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026
Country star Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey, even leave their boys with grandma for warehouse dates, with Kailey joking that any kid-free excursion – especially a Costco run – feels romantic.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of joking

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