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What is the meaning dig all jive mean?

The phrase "dig all jive" is a slang expression from the 1950s and 60s that means:

* To understand or appreciate something, especially jazz music or the "jive" slang of the time.

The word "dig" in this context means "to understand" or "to appreciate," and "jive" was a slang term for the lifestyle, music, and language of African American culture at the time.

So, "dig all jive" means something like:

* "I understand all the jazz and slang."

* "I appreciate all the cool stuff going on in the music scene."

* "I'm in the know about the latest trends."

It's a phrase that conveys an understanding and appreciation of the cultural scene, particularly the music and slang of the period.

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