Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shucking-and-jiving
idiom
ˈʃʌkɪŋ ənd ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ
Definition
The act of being evasive or insincere, often through showy behavior or deceptive actions.
Examples
- He spent the whole meeting shucking and jiving instead of discussing the real issues.
- During the discussion, she was just shucking and jiving, avoiding the tough questions.
Meaning
To shuck and jive means to behave in a way that is intended to distract, mislead, or entertain, often in a playful or exaggerated manner.
Synonyms
- Deceiving
- Jiving
- Fooling around
- Stringing along
