Definition
A fool, a chump, a target for jiving.
Someone who performs the jive dance, especially in an amusing or showy manner.
Someone who behaves in a glib and disingenuous fashion, a jiver.
Origins
Coined in the 1970s, originally African-American.
In Context
- "[1970s school principal:] You girls better get with what's going down! I am not a jive turkey and this school is not a jive turkey! Any questions?"