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jive-ass en · ADJ

Etymology

From jive + -ass.

Meanings

(US, derogatory, slang, vulgar) Of or related to jiving, characterized by dishonest foolishness or low-class hustling.
- He's failed at every jive-ass money hustle he's ever tried. 2010, Hot Tub Time Machine, 00:07:35
- You a damn' fool, you jive-ass turkey!

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most jive-ass	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
jiveass		alternative	lexicographic
more jive-ass	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

jive-ass en · NOUN

Etymology

From jive + -ass.

Meanings

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

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
jiveass		alternative	lexicographic
jive-asses	Number=Plur		lexicographic

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