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Jived: meaning, definitions and examples

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jived

 

[ dส’aษชvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dance style

Jived is a term used to describe a lively dance style that originated in the African American community in the early 20th century. It is characterized by upbeat tempo and energetic movements, often performed to swing or jazz music. The dance includes various styles, such as the jive step and the swing, and is recognized for its fast-paced, improvisational nature. Over the years, jiving has become a popular social dance in many parts of the world, often seen in dance competitions and festivals.

Synonyms

danced, grooved, swung

Examples of usage

  • They jived to the lively jazz music.
  • She learned to jive at the dance class.
  • The couple jived beautifully at the party.
  • Everyone started to jive when the band played.
  • He loves to jive with his friends every weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "jived" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น danรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅƒเคคเฅเคฏ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช getanzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝั†ัŽะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taล„czono

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ธŠใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dansรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bailado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dans edildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถค์„ ์ถ”์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanฤilo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tancovalo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ˆžไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plesali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dansa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะปะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qs etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bailado

Etymology

The origin of the word 'jive' traces back to the early 20th century in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It stems from the slang 'jive' which was associated with lively jazz music and dance styles that emerged during the Harlem Renaissance. The term was initially used to describe a specific type of swing dance and the music that accompanied it. Over the decades, jive has evolved, becoming recognized not just as a dance style but also as a vibrant cultural expression within the broader context of American music and dance history. The word also embraced a more general connotation, referring to playful banter or teasing dialogue in addition to its dance roots. This dual meaning highlights the lively, social aspect of both the jive dance and the conversations often found in lively gatherings where such dances would take place.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,488, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.