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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJive
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dʒaɪv
"Der Jive ist ein sehr schneller Turniertanz."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lively style of dance popular during the swing era, or the specialized slang associated with jazz musicians and hip subcultures.
"The couple performed an energetic jive that captivated the audience."
- 1
To dance to jive or pop music, or to talk in a deceptive, teasing, or foolish manner.
"Are you serious or just trying to jive with me?"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the United States during the 1920s within African American slang, 'jive' likely derives from the West African Wolof word 'jeev', meaning to talk disparagingly or falsely. It initially referred to early jazz music and the associated hip, fast-paced slang before expanding to describe a lively dance style popular in the mid-20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jive" is said worldwide
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jive
Transliteration: dʒaiv
"Ils adorent danser le jive le samedi soir."
Jive
Transliteration: dʒaɪv
"Der Jive ist ein sehr schneller Turniertanz."
jive
Transliteration: dʒaiv
"Hanno ballato un vivace jive sul palco."
jive
Transliteration: ʝaiv
"El jive requiere mucha energía y resistencia física."
jive
Transliteration: dʒaiv
"Eles dançaram jive com muita animação."
जाइव
Transliteration: jaiv
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उन्होंने संगीत की धुन पर जाइव नृत्य किया।"
摇摆舞
Transliteration: yáobǎiwǔ
Script: 中文汉字
"他们在舞 厅里跳起了欢快的摇摆舞。"
자이브
Transliteration: ja-ib-eu
Script: 한국어 한글
"그들은 신나는 음악에 맞춰 자이브를 췄다."
ジャイブ
Transliteration: jaibu
Script: 日本語
"彼らは軽快なリズムに合わせてジャイブを踊った。"
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