the 405 crawl
thuh fawr-oh-fahv crawlphrase
SlangSoCalDifficulty 2 of 3: RegionalUnconfirmed
This entry came from the original CaliSlang dictionary, but we have not been able to confirm it is in real use. It is kept for completeness and left out of quizzes.
Definition
The slow, stop-and-go traffic that is typical on Interstate 405 in Los Angeles.
In simple English: Very slow traffic on the 405 freeway.
Examples
We sat in the 405 crawl for an hour.
Usage notes
Locals just say “the 405.” Adding “the” before a freeway number is a Southern California tell.
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