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Motown.

Detroit.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈmoʊtaʊn/US
  1. Detroit.

    informal
Where this word comes from

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.

noun/ˈmoʊtaʊn/US
  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
Where this word comes from

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.

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