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  • Beckyundefined Offline
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    a. One who speaks as though they know what theyre talking about...though they do not. b. a bullshitter.

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      The most insulting word in the english dictionary.

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        its an old 70s term used to describe someone who thinks theyre kool or hott but really isnt.

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          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.

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            1. Someone whos full of shit, an idiot, or likes to run linux even though they cant make the sound work.
            2. Turkey slow roasted in artificial jive flavoring.
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              unreliable, show boat, or makes empty promises

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                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.

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                  One who buys bowling shoes and cant break 90

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                    someone who doesnt grind and cant do anything right

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                      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.

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