Motown
/ˈmoʊtaʊn/ name, noun, slang
name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 A jack and a five as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. slang, uncountable
Proper Noun
- 1 Detroit. informal
Example
More examples"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.