Definition of Juke joint

1. Noun. A small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox.

Exact synonyms: Jook, Jook House, Jook Joint, Juke, Juke House
Generic synonyms: Joint

Definition of Juke joint

1. Noun. (slang) an informal drinking establishment featuring blues music and dancing; primarily operated by African American people in the southeastern United States. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Juke Joint

jujitsus
juju
jujube bush
jujubes
jujuism
jujuisms
jujuist
jujuists
jujus
jujutsu
jujutsus
juk
juke house
juke joint (current term)
juke joints
jukebox
jukeboxes
jukeboxlike
juked
jukes
juking
jukskei
jukskeis
juku
jukujikun
jukus
julaceous
julep

Literary usage of Juke joint

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Atlanta Alive!by Ann Carroll Burgess by Ann Carroll Burgess (2001)
"That next best thing to a Mississippi juke joint. THE CRESCENT ROOM 1136 Crescent Avenue NE at 13th Street •a 404-875-5252 A sophisticated atmosphere marks ..."

2. Skating Unrinked: An Insider's Guide to Skating Trails in the San Francisco by Richard Katz (1994)
"... a juke joint right next to the trail. Next door is the Emporia Restaurant and Carousel. The kids are really impressed by that carousel. ..."

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