1. The condition of waiting for a red light taking way too long before turning green.
2. The agony of being stuck in a traffic jam during the work week on a road that normally flows smoothly except during rush hour.
Spouse: "Tell me you're on your way and will be home in time for dinner."
Commuter: "Sorry, nobody's moving our here. I've been stuck in this parking lot called an Interstate for a half hour already! We'll probably be sitting here till Saturday."