Jive-ass

adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of jive turkey. US, slang, vulgar

    "The other guy, Private Appleton, White calls a “Detroit jive-ass” with a chip on his shoulder for everyone."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to jiving, characterized by dishonest foolishness or low-class hustling. US, derogatory, slang, vulgar

    "He's failed at every jive-ass money hustle he's ever tried."

Synonyms

All synonyms
jive turkeyjiver

Example

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"He's failed at every jive-ass money hustle he's ever tried."

Etymology

From jive + -ass.

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