Motown
English
editEtymology
editBlend of motor + town; see Motor City. The poker slang comes from jacks and fives sounding similar to Jackson 5, associated with Motown popular music.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editMotown
Noun
editMotown (uncountable)
- (music, often attributive) 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.
- (poker slang) A jack and a five as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
Related terms
editReferences
edit- Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. →ISBN