shucks and jives

A form of shuck and jive — To tell a misleading story, especially for advantage.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of shuck and jive
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of shuck and jive
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Chicago

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