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jiving

 

[ หˆdส’aษชvษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dance or talk

Jiving refers to a lively form of dance that originated in the African American communities. It often accompanies swing music and is characterized by energetic movements and improvisation. Additionally, 'jiving' can also describe playful or exaggerated talk or conversation, often filled with humor or banter. The term has come to symbolize a spirited, carefree style both in dance and speech.

Synonyms

boogie, dancing, jive, swing

Examples of usage

  • We spent the evening jiving on the dance floor.
  • He was jiving with his friends, making everyone laugh.
  • The couple was jiving beautifully to the jazz music.

Translations

Translations of the word "jiving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น danรงando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคตเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwingen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝั†ัŽัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taล„czฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใ‚คใƒ“ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dansant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bailando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dans ederek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋น™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tancujรบc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ˆž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plesati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dansa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะปะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qs etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bailando

Etymology

The term 'jive' ultimately derives from African American slang, emerging in the early 20th century with roots in both jazz music and dance culture. It initially referred to a style of dance popularized in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly within the swing era. The word's meaning broadened over time to include a more general sense of lively conversation or banter. It became notably popular during the Big Band era, where improvisational dance styles flourished alongside fast-paced swing tunes. As jazz music spread across the United States, so too did the jive category, influencing various other dance forms and movements, ultimately impacting modern popular dance and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,092, 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.