etymology - Origin of 'jive', 'jive turkey' - English Language
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WebLooking at dictionary.com it's defined as "deceptive, exaggerated, or meaningless talk", "to engage in kidding, teasing, or exaggeration," etc. That works for "jive turkey" but not for what I originally thought "jive" meant. I think that meaning exists, though, as evidenced by the all-powerful google. etymology. Share. Improve this question. Follow
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