"Carmageddon" meaning in English

See Carmageddon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of car + armageddon Etymology templates: {{blend|en|car|armageddon}} Blend of car + armageddon Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Carmageddon
  1. (US, California) The anticipated traffic jam resulting from closing a major freeway. Tags: California, US
    Sense id: en-Carmageddon-en-name-P6soCJW3 Categories (other): American English, California English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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