Jive
MEANING
ORIGIN
American
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from African American Vernacular English (AAVE), originally referring to a style of dance and music from the 1930s.
CULTURAL NOTES
Jive is associated with swing dance and jazz music, popular during the swing era.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The term became popular in the mid-20th century, especially in the context of dance competitions and jazz music.
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