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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 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

Definition of kidding

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After joking that the world had finally realized women were simply worse at directing than men, Gyllenhaal gave a serious answer.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
While James was joking about Ferguson, 66, joining the show, the former Duchess of York does have a history of major TV cameos.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of joking

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The full trailer — teasing what’s to come in episodes 1-8 — is out and totally re-watchable.

— Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
After years spent teasing a legally impossible third term, Trump is now describing life after January 2029, picturing himself at home as a successor claims credit.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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