jivey Meaning & Definition
ˈjīv
What Does Jivey Mean?
As a noun, jivey means glib, deceptive, or foolish talk. It can also mean the jargon of hipsters.
Quick Facts About Jivey
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈjīv/ |
| Synonyms | argot, cant and dialect |
| First known use | 1924 |
Jivey Definition (Noun)
- glib, deceptive, or foolish talk
tired of listening to his jive
- the jargon of hipsters
- a special jargon of difficult or slang terms
street jive
- swing music or the dancing performed to it
Synonyms of Jivey
Jivey synonyms and antonyms →Jivey in a Sentence
tired of listening to his jive
street jive
a novel that captures dead-on the jive of young Hollywood hipsters
Word Forms & Grammar
jivey adjective
jive
jives
jivey
jivier
jiviest
jivey (comparative jivier, superlative jiviest)
Words That Rhyme With Jivey
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Origin of Jivey
Origin 1: originally African American English; probably derivative of jive:2
Origin 2: From jive + -y.
First Known Use
1924