JIVE
/ˈdʒaɪv/
4-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 17 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of JIVE
noun
- A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.
- Swing, a style of jazz music.
verb
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To deceive; to be deceptive.
"Don’t try to jive me! I know where you were last night!"
- To dance.
verb
- To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
- To say in a mocking or taunting manner.
verb
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To accord or agree.
"That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts."
verb
- Alternative spelling of gybe
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About the word JIVE
Is "JIVE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "JIVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "JIVE" worth?
In Scrabble, "JIVE" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 17 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "JIVE" mean?
A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.
Does "JIVE" have any anagrams?
No, "JIVE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.