70s slang, synonomous with "chump". Popularized by urban phonics of the 70s. Also a popular name for softball team in Yonkers
by Spladow February 23, 2007
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
a. One who speaks as though they know what they're talking about...though they do not. b. a bullshitter.
by Frank July 25, 2003
I about shot John after he called me a jive turkey, but it turns out he really only called me a cock sucker.
by eagle777 March 12, 2008
by AlabamaGurl October 18, 2003
1. Someone who's full of shit, an idiot, or likes to run linux even though they can't make the sound work.
2. Turkey slow roasted in artificial jive flavoring.
2. Turkey slow roasted in artificial jive flavoring.
1. Jim: Linux is so much better than windows even though I can't make the sound work.
Me: Shut yo mouth, fuckin Jive Turkey.
2. Damn that be some good Jive Turkey, pass the corn flakes.
Me: Shut yo mouth, fuckin Jive Turkey.
2. Damn that be some good Jive Turkey, pass the corn flakes.
by Nettled October 22, 2003