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Motown
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English
Etymology
en motor town; see en Motor City. The poker slang comes from jacks and fives sounding similar to Jackson 5, associated with Motown popular music.
Pronunciation
en /ˈmoʊtaʊn/ US
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Motown.wav Southern England
Proper noun
en informal Detroit.
Noun
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en music often attributive A style of popular soul music strongly associated with Motown Records.
en They may be a rock band, but their retro style shows a heavy Motown influence.
en poker slang A jack and a five as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
Derived terms
en Motowner Motownish
Related terms
en Motor City
References
Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. 978-1880069523
en Nicknames for cities