Question 1

What does "jive around" mean?

Accepted Answer

To talk in a deceptive or insincere way; to make empty or misleading conversation.

Question 2

How do you use "jive around" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Stop jiving around and tell me what actually happened.

Question 3

Is "jive around" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"jive around" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in origin. 'Jive' on its own already carries the sense of insincere or foolish talk; 'around' adds a sense of aimlessness. Largely dated; more common in mid-20th-century American speech.

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