“Gyve” or “Jive”—Which to use?

“Gyve” or “Jive”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

gyve: NA

jive: (verb) dance to jive music; dance the jive.

Pronunciation

gyve: NA

jive: jh·AY·v

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Examples in Context

Examples of “gyve”

Examples of “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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