An Escalator Can Never Break

An underrated (and very true) joke by comedian Mitch Hedberg (1968-2005).

An escalator can never break - it can only become stairs.

by Ubeenbamboozledson May 23, 2022

De-escalator

An escalator that goes down

“I’m in london and I’m about to go down the de-escalator”

“Look there’s a funny advert on the side of the de-escalator

by I want this word to catch on August 27, 2023

escalability

Describes how easy something can be escalated. Often occurs in the business context, especially within big companies with complex matrix structures that require frequent escalations.

A: We need to escalate the pricing discussions.
B: Our escalability is good. I will escalate it.

by frshmn July 12, 2019

beef escalator

a piece of information, which generates a heightened level of drama within an already tense situation.

God damnit Shaniqua! ya bitch ass always comin' all up in here wit cha beef escalators! Shut yo bitch ass up, Fuck outta here ya stank ass hoe!

by bmb1455 December 5, 2022

the escalator

A sexual act wherein the lady has to give the man a boost up with a cushion, phone book, or ladder in order to reach her labia.

"Paul M.'s wife could not get off even though they used the escalator.

by parkay September 20, 2004

Golden Escalator

Two women, one on top of the other, peeing on each other, at the same time.

If you need them to be Russians/Slavic, Hookers, and/or on a bed the Obamas slept in, that's on you.

The American Taxpayer paid $40 Million for a Pee Tape of Trump paying Russian Hookers to perform a Golden Escalator, and never got to see it because it never existed.

by Pi Ke October 1, 2022

Lateral escalation

Utilizing a coworker of similar rank to deceptively escalate customer service complaints for issues in which you have exhausted all legitimate excuses to satisfy a disgruntled customer.

Tom, this Buyer is furious and emailing me constantly, I need lateral escalation assistance to get him off my ass.

by The judge 1903 July 7, 2016