JUKE JOINT


Meaning of JUKE JOINT in English

noun

Etymology: Gullah juke, joog disorderly, wicked (in juke house brothel), of West African origin; akin to Wolof dzug to lead a disorderly life, Bambara dzugu wicked

: an establishment having a jukebox ; especially : a small inexpensive establishment for eating, drinking, or dancing to the music of a jukebox

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