Motown en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmoʊtaʊn/ (US)
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.
Meanings
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(attributive, often, uncountable) A style of popular soul music strongly associated with Motown Records.
They may be a rock band, but their retro style shows a heavy Motown influence.
- (slang, uncountable) A jack and a five as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.