traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.' name='description'> gapers' block - definition and meaning
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gapers' block

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  • noun idiomatic A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

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synonyms (3)

Words with the same meaning

  1. gawker block
  2. gawker blocker
  3. gawkers' block

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  1. rubbernecking

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