bridge-and-tunnel
Of people who travel to Manhattan via bridge or tunnel from surrounding communitiesOf people who travel to Manhattan via bridge or tunnel from surrounding communities.
Meaning
1 senses(New York City, derogatory, not comparable, slang)Of people who travel to Manhattan via bridge or tunnel from surrounding communities.
Origin
From the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority and the fact that road travel to ManhattanFrom the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority and the fact that road travel to Manhattan Island requires passage over a bridge or through a tunnel.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsB&TBNT
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedtownie
Derivedbridge-and-tunneler