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Jive Turkey 

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.
That Billy Madison sure is a jive turkey!
Jive Turkey by nlc82 November 21, 2011

Jive Turkey 

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"
Jive Turkey by C. Alice November 24, 2014

jive turkey 

a. One who speaks as though they know what they're talking about...though they do not. b. a bullshitter.
jive turkey by Frank July 24, 2003

jive turkey 

The most insulting word in the english dictionary.
I about shot John after he called me a jive turkey, but it turns out he really only called me a cock sucker.
jive turkey by eagle777 March 15, 2008

jive turkey 

its an old 70's term used to describe someone who thinks they're kool or hott but really isn't.
"That guy is such a jive turkey!"
jive turkey by AlabamaGurl October 18, 2003

jive turkey 

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.
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.
jive turkey by Nettled October 21, 2003
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