Motown

//ˈmoʊtaʊn// name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A style of popular soul music strongly associated with Motown Records. attributive, often, uncountable

    "They may be a rock band, but their retro style shows a heavy Motown influence."

  2. 2
    A jack and a five as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. slang, uncountable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Detroit. informal

Synonyms

All synonyms
detroitfordtownmotor citymotor city

Example

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"They may be a rock band, but their retro style shows a heavy Motown influence."

Etymology

Blend of motor + town; see Motor City. The poker slang comes from jacks and fives sounding similar to Jackson 5, associated with Motown popular music.

Related phrases

motor citysoul musictexas hold em

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