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bridge and tunnel

New York slang
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Maturity / Intensity: πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

A slightly derogatory term for commuters visiting Manhattan from surrounding areas

Β« On Friday nights, the club gets packed with bridge and tunnel crowds from Jersey. Β»
On Friday nights, the club gets filled with commuters coming into Manhattan from New Jersey and suburbs.
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