Is “Jives” a Scrabble word?
Yes
JIVES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Jives
/dʒaɪvz/
verb
1.To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
2.To say in a mocking or taunting manner.
3.To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.
Synonyms: flout
verb
1.To accord or agree.
“That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts.”
verb
1.Alternative spelling of gybe
noun
1.A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.
2.Swing, a style of jazz music.
3.A slang associated with jazz musicians; hepcat patois or hipster jargon.