motown

Another name for Detroit, Michigan, short for motor town, which originates from the location of general motors in said city

The tigers, lions, and pistons all play in Motown

by Sj playah May 11, 2008

motown

Musical movement started by Motown Record Corporation that introduced artists such as The Funk Brothers, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Martha & The Vandellas, Rare Earth, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, and The Contours.

Motown is the basis for every genre of music today.

by kayleigh November 6, 2004

motown

Cool 60's music

by Anonymous September 6, 2003

motown

The best music ever

by Anonymous October 10, 2003

Motown

In poker, a pair of jacks and a pair of fives. Comes from pronunciation "jacks and fives" sounding like Jackson 5, famous band on Motown Records.

Dead Man's Hand (AA88) beats Motown (JJ55).

by Coell May 13, 2005

Motown

The gay neighborhood of any city or town.

Chad: "Where do you live?"
Brad: "The gay village."
Chad: "You mean Motown?"
Brad: "You got it!"

by cfbaines June 22, 2009

MoTown

Morgantown, West Virginia. Home of the best party school in the nation... WVU! Also the couch burning capitol of the world.

Hey man, that couch is on FIRE!!! F*CKIN' AWESOME!!! I F*CKING LOVE MOTOWN!!! LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!

by TheSaxMachine October 22, 2004