jiving Definition

jive
noun

1. A lively style of jazz music or swing, popular in the 1950s.
2. The style of dancing done to this music.
3. slang
The jargon of Harlem and of jazz musicians.

verb, intr jived, jiving

1. To dance in this style.
2. To talk jive.

Derivative: jiver
noun

Etymology: 20c.