Words that rhyme with jive
Jive is a 1-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, archive, arrive. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of jive
noun
- a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz
verb
- dance to jive music; dance the jive
1 syllable
2 syllables
Examples of "jive" in lyrics
See how jive is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"You reached Sik Wid It slash Jive."
B-Legit f/ C-Bo, Lil' Bruce — Gotta Buy Your Dope From Us -
"So cool out, Purno, I burn you no jive"
Das EFX — Jussummen -
"Cause when I rhyme uh, I got no time to shuck and jive"
Diamond f/ John Dough — Flowin'
What do these rhymes mean?
- alive
- possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
- archive
- a depository containing historical records and documents put into an archive
- arrive
- reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
- beehive
- any workplace where people are very busy a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
- chive
- perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "jive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alive, archive, arrive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.