Jibe vs Jive

Jibe vs Jive

The word ‘jibe’ means to agree with someone or to fit / match. Also mean to make sense and get along well.

For example:

a. The figures presented in the report jibe with that of mine.
b. The comments he made jibed with the situation in the meeting.
c. The new proposals of the board seem to jibe with the company’s vision.

The word ‘jive’ is slang in the language, meaning deceptive, exaggerated and meaningless.

For example:

a. Everyone at the meeting got irritated with his jive talk.
b. People often jive when they are not comfortable talking to others.
c. The little children started to jive to the music played in the party.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The boss said the figures that Amit submitted do not_______ (jibe/jive) with his and hence need to rework.
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2. The government rejected the proposal as report submitted by the commission was________ (jibe/jive).
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3. If the interest of the two person’s _______ (jibe/jive) with each other they become good friends.
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4. The audience did not like the speech and felt that the speaker’s approach is a total _______ (jibe/jive).
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5. The people in the concert started to _______ (jibe/jive) as the rock star started playing the music.
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6. When the ideas of individuals _______ (jibe/jive) well, they prefer to associate together for a common cause.
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