Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jiveass

slang
/ˈjīvˌas/
Definition
Someone who engages in deceptive talk or behavior, often used to describe someone who is trying to mislead or trick others.
Examples
  • “Don’t listen to him; he’s just a jiveass trying to sell you a fake story.”
  • “Her jiveass excuses for being late didn’t convince anyone.”
Meaning
The term jiveass refers to a person who speaks or acts in a way that is insincere or intended to confuse or manipulate.
Synonyms
  • deceptive
  • phony
  • fraudulent
  • insincere