juke joint
(AAVE, slang) An informal drinking establishment featuring blues music and dancing; primarily operated by African Americans in the southeastern United States.
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(AAVE, slang) An informal drinking establishment featuring blues music and dancing; primarily operated by African Americans in the southeastern United States.
“That whole first hour I forgot they had vampires comin. I’m thinkin “oh they got one with this juke joint””
— Bluesky· May 2026
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