JIVES

5 letters 15 Scrabble points /dʒaɪvz/

Definition of JIVES

verb
  1. To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.

    Synonyms: flout
  2. To say in a mocking or taunting manner.

  3. To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.

Related words: flout
verb
  1. To accord or agree.

    "That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts."

verb
  1. Alternative spelling of gybe

noun
  1. A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.

  2. Swing, a style of jazz music.

  3. A slang associated with jazz musicians; hepcat patois or hipster jargon.

verb
  1. To deceive; to be deceptive.

    "Don’t try to jive me! I know where you were last night!"

  2. To dance.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters J I V E S
Length 5 letters
Scrabble Score 15 points