jive-ass

See also: jiveass

English

Alternative forms

• jiveass

Etymology

From jive +‎ -ass.

Adjective

jive-ass (comparative more jive-ass, superlative most jive-ass)

1. (US, derogatory, slang) Of or related to jiving, characterized by dishonest foolishness or low-class hustling.
   • 2010, Hot Tub Time Machine, 00:07:35:

     He's failed at every jive-ass money hustle he's ever tried.

   You a damn' fool, you jive-ass turkey!

Noun

jive-ass (plural jive-asses)

1. (US, slang) Synonym of jive turkey.
   • 2002, A Bad Attitude: A Novel from the Vietnam War, by Dennis Mansker, page 88

     The other guy, Private Appleton, White calls a “Detroit jive-ass” with a chip on his shoulder for everyone.