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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.

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Origins

Coined in the 1970s, originally African-American.

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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?"