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The word is "jibe" NOT "jive"....

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by cson, May 24, 2003.

  1. cson

    cson Member

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    jibe - v. Informal, To be in accord; agree: "Your figures jibe with mine. "



    from dictionary.com
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    "What if the new coach doesn't jive with....?"

    "How long will it take the team to jive...?"

    "Excuse me stewardess, I speak jive."








    ....as you were.
     
    #1 cson, May 24, 2003
  2. RocksMillenium

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    It depends on how you use it.

    Slang.
    To talk nonsense; kid.
    To talk or chat: “You just jive in one big group, putting each other on, trying to top the last line” (Time).

    v. tr. Slang
    To cajole or mislead.

    adj. Slang
    Misleading; phony.

    So basically cson you're calling everyone who used the word wrong misleading or a "jive turkey"! ;)
     
    #2 RocksMillenium, May 24, 2003
  3. cson

    cson Member

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    Are we jibing? or are you jivin'?:D





    I mentioned in another thread that I'm medicated and I really am, been sick as a dog all week and now my holiday weekend is screwed so i'm a little off track to say the least, but my blessings to all and to all a good night...no jivin'
     
    #3 cson, May 24, 2003
  4. RunninRaven

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    Irregardless, it's a perfectly cromulent use of the word.
     
    #4 RunninRaven, May 24, 2003
  5. Free Agent

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    Tell that to the Bee Gee's who had a big hit with "Jive Talking".

    You ain't nuthin' but a jive turkey.
     
    #5 Free Agent, May 24, 2003
  6. Texas Stoke

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    whatever you say, jive turkey.
     
    #6 Texas Stoke, May 24, 2003
  7. cson

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    There is no argument that the word "jive" is a valid word, I'm saying that Peoples opinions don't "jive" they "jibe"! I ain't such a sucka ass chump to think jive ain't no real slang, ya heard!
     
    #7 cson, May 25, 2003
  8. NYKRule

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    How can a non-official word be spelled wrong?
     
    #8 NYKRule, May 25, 2003
  9. Rip Van Rocket

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    I could care less.
     
    #9 Rip Van Rocket, May 25, 2003
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