Jive (Dance/Talk) For example: "O jive monate (You dance well)"

Where does the slang word Jive come from?

Jive is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Jive

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jive (Dance/Talk)

"O jive monate (You dance well)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Jive 🇿🇦 South Africa

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🇧🇼 About Botswana Slang

Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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🌍 "Jive" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Jive 🇿🇦 South Africa

A problem or conflict. (Origin: Tsotsitaal)

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