Escalopter
The novel activity executed on an escalator, whereby subject lies rigid with mid to lower back touching both handrails moving in opposing directions, and spinning slowly around in place.
Escalopter by Esoog August 4, 2008
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Escalopter
The novel activity executed on an escalator, whereby subject lies rigid with mid to lower back touching both handrails moving in opposing directions, and spinning slowly around in place.
"That escalopter ride had that old lady tripping over herself when she saw it. Mall security took our pictures on closed-circuit tv's. I stole this Prada coin purse."
Escalopter by Choggie August 2, 2008
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escaloiter
|ˈeskəˌloidər| verb. To stand in the middle of an escalator when people are trying to pass, or to suddenly stop at the top or bottom of the escalator, forcing people to bump into you.
escaloiter by Mr_Evets July 23, 2016
escalefter
A person who stands on the left side of the escalator instead of the right. This prevents people from descending or ascending the escalator if they don't want to stand on their way up/down.
Oh man I hate it when there is an escalefter in front of me when I'm getting off the subway and running late for work.
escalefter by Zaindy August 18, 2006
Escaloser
A person who has, despite their adulthood, not yet mastered the art of getting on or getting off an escalator without pausing to 'time' their mount or dismount
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