(chiefly, US, and, Canada, idiomatic) A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.
(chiefly, US, and, Canada, idiomatic) A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.
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(US, figuratively, humorous) A road blocked by stop-start traffic.
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
(US, California) The anticipated traffic jam resulting from closing a major freeway.
(US, informal) A traffic jam, or any location noted for such congestion.
(UK, Australian, NZ) A traffic jam.