jive-ass

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English

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Etymology

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From jive +‎ -ass.

Adjective

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jive-ass (comparative more jive-ass, superlative most jive-ass)

  1. (US, derogatory, slang) Of or related to jiving, characterized by dishonest foolishness or low-class hustling.
    You a damn' fool, you jive-ass turkey!

Noun

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jive-ass (plural jive-asses)

  1. (US, slang) Synonym of jive turkey.
    • 2002, A Bad Attitude: A Novel from the Vietnam War, by Dennis Mansker, page 88
      The other guy, Private Appleton, White calls a “Detroit jive-ass” with a chip on his shoulder for everyone.