An 1970s/early 1980s
slang word for saying someone is trying to deceive or lie to you. It could also be used as a way to say "he/she's just kidding around!". It can be used in a positive or negative context. Usually used a lot in the
American Television series "Good times", also used in the well known song from the Bee Gees "Jive Talkin"
Jiving means lying, trying to deceive, or kidding around.
Person 1: "I got the job!"
Person 2: "Man, You jivin'!"
or
Person 1:" i got the
clothes done"
Person 2: "
stop jiving! i know you didn't!"