Is “Jives” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
JIVES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Invalid

Meaning of Jives

/dʒaɪvz/

verb
  1. 1.To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.

  2. 2.To say in a mocking or taunting manner.

  3. 3.To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.

Synonyms: flout

verb
  1. 1.To accord or agree.

    That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts.

verb
  1. 1.Alternative spelling of gybe

noun
  1. 1.A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.

  2. 2.Swing, a style of jazz music.

  3. 3.A slang associated with jazz musicians; hepcat patois or hipster jargon.