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Juke joint

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jukenoun(sports) A feint.
jivenoun(intransitive, colloquial) To dance, originally to jive or swing music; later, to jazz, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, disco, etc.
jubanounAn American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks.
jungle juicenoun(slang) An improvised mix of liquor, often with fruit juices, usually served for group consumption.
jubileenoun(countable, by extension) A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage.
jazznoun(music) A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation.
jujuismnounThe practice of juju.
jam sessionnoun(music) An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.
ju-junounAlternative spelling of juju. [(countable) A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers.]
nu jazznoun(music, jazz) Any music that blends jazz elements with other musical styles, such as funk, soul, or electronic dance music.
banjukenounAlternative form of banjouke. [A ukulele with the head of a banjo]
jitinounAlternative form of jit (“Zimbabwean dance music”). [(US, originally prison slang, derogatory) An inexperienced, foolhardy young man.]
new jack swingnoun(music) A variety of swingbeat dance music combining elements of rhythm and blues, soul music, hip hop and rap.
jassnoun(card games) A trick-taking card game popular in Switzerland and neighboring areas of Germany and Austria.
jumbinounAlternative spelling of jumbie. [(chiefly Caribbean) A ghost or evil spirit.]
jujumannounA practitioner of juju magic.
juba dancenounA dance with stomping and slapping motions, the hambone.
jujunoun(informal) The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior.
jazz dancenounAny of several forms of improvised rhythmic dancing to jazz music.
jamboreenounA boisterous or lavish celebration or party.

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