Jive Turkey was a derogatory slang word in African American Vernacular English (Ebonics), used to refer to someone who was unreliable, made empty promises, or who was full of bluster. Several funk groups in the late 1960s and 1970s used the term, particularly the Ohio Players in songs such as "Jive Turkey" on the album Skin Tight from 1974. The insult became widely known in the 1980s, particularly via television comedies (e.g., The Jeffersons). The term has been used by later television characters (e.g., Homer Simpson) in order to demonstrate that they are out of touch with modern youth trends, culture, and language. The term was also used in the film Semi-Pro starring Will Ferrell and in Weird Science starring Kelly LeBrock 1985. "Jive turkey" also garnered attention in the movie Trading Places. Jive turkey, however, was already falling into disuse when it was spoken by "hip" television characters in the 1970s, such as George Jefferson. Jive turkey is also a quick step dance in Germany in the 1930s.
by nlc82 November 21, 2011
A person that talks as if they know something they do not. A liar. Someone who constantly reminds you of how awesome they are but they are the opposite of awesome.
Jive turkey- "I'm so awesome, you'll never meet anyone as awesome as me..like ever"
Me- "shut yo mouth....fuckin jive turkey"
"Look at that chick taking selfies like she's a model, she's such a jive turkey"
Me- "shut yo mouth....fuckin jive turkey"
"Look at that chick taking selfies like she's a model, she's such a jive turkey"
by C. Alice November 24, 2014
You weren't in vietnam, you jive turkey.
by CL101101 September 13, 2008
1. Someone who lies all the time.
2. Someone who does unbelievable (usually bad) things.
3. An arrogant disrespectful punk who is full of crap.
It is considered by many to be the most insulting word. ever.
2. Someone who does unbelievable (usually bad) things.
3. An arrogant disrespectful punk who is full of crap.
It is considered by many to be the most insulting word. ever.
1. Sean said that he beat Andrew in madden '09, but he didn't. What a jive turkey.
2. Calello. What a jive turkey.
3. Mick and Theo think they can beat Chris and Harry in 2 on 2 basketball, what jive turkeys.
2. Calello. What a jive turkey.
3. Mick and Theo think they can beat Chris and Harry in 2 on 2 basketball, what jive turkeys.
by BarryJive December 12, 2008
1. Someone who does unbelievably bad or jive things.
2. Someone who is an arrogant, disrespectful, fool who deserves no respect.
3. A liar.
2. Someone who is an arrogant, disrespectful, fool who deserves no respect.
3. A liar.
1. Sean just stole my snickers bar, and then punched Tyler in the face, what a Jive Turkey
2. Mick just popped 11 jumpers in a row on Theo, what a jive turkey.
3. Chris told me he won the lottery, but he didnt. What a jive turkey.
2. Mick just popped 11 jumpers in a row on Theo, what a jive turkey.
3. Chris told me he won the lottery, but he didnt. What a jive turkey.
by BarryJive November 19, 2008
Someone who exaggerates to the point where it's over the top and they are way full of shit. This person hasn't learned the meaning of overkill when it comes to building themself up or buttering someone else up. This is often a child who is trying to flatter an adult with sophomoric compliments. This is often used as a sexual ploy as well. A big insult in the African-American community.
Lily is a little girl who will tell you that you have the bluest eyes she's ever seen and the whitest teeth. She's a jive turkey.
This dude was trying to holler at me asking what a nice girl like me was doing in a place like this. What a jive turkey!
Alexandria is a pathological liar, and is Queen of the Jive Turkeys.
Someone was trying to mack to Daddy Pimp Juice's girl and she told the Jive Turkey to step off while listening to The Ohio Players song "Jive Turkey."
This dude was trying to holler at me asking what a nice girl like me was doing in a place like this. What a jive turkey!
Alexandria is a pathological liar, and is Queen of the Jive Turkeys.
Someone was trying to mack to Daddy Pimp Juice's girl and she told the Jive Turkey to step off while listening to The Ohio Players song "Jive Turkey."
by MadamexXx February 25, 2009
A secret communist Turkish settlement for all those speaking jive. The inhabitants of this nation are known as Jive Turks.
by Jive Turk April 17, 2005