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“Gyve” or “Jive”

gyve / jive are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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gyve

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

jive jh·AY·v

  • verbdance to jive music; dance the jive.
Usage

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“gyve”

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“jive”

  • …her solo recording contract with Jive Records after singing backing vocals…
  • …7 different dances (Cha-cha-cha, Foxtrot, Jive, Argentine tango, Bachata, Paso Doble,…
  • …Network was migrated to a Jive based platform hosted on a…
  • …UK release through Sony Music's Jive label on 18 April 2011.
  • …soon afterward and signed to Jive Records, part of the Zomba
  • …Movie night (Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Jive, Argentine tango, Paso Doble)
  • …2000 holiday album released by Jive Records on November 14, 2000.
  • …on October 10, 1995, by Jive Records.
  • …Mars, artist Margaret Clarkson, band Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers and…
  • …/ Of that crazy casbah jive" at the end of the…

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