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title: "jive · GenZ Decoded"
description: "jive: Nonsense or deceptive, insincere talk. Example: \"Don't give me that jive, just tell me the truth.\" Meaning, Boomer usage, and related slang."
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# jive

Boomer[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** Nonsense or deceptive, insincere talk.

See it in a sentence

Don't give me that jive, just tell me the truth.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [cap](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cap/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [BS](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bs/)

- Gen X

    [bull](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bull/)

- Boomer · this one

    jive

- Plain English

    nonsense or deceptive, insincere talk

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## Related slang

- [hunty](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hunty/): A blend of 'honey' used as a sassy term of endearment among friends.
- [I'm outta here](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/i-m-outta-here/): A casual announcement that one is leaving.
- [karen](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/karen/): A demanding, entitled person, often a woman, who makes public scenes.
- [keep it 100](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/keep-it-100/): To be fully honest, authentic, and true to your values.

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