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.
by Zaindy August 18, 2006
Get the escalefter mug.|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.
by Mr_Evets July 23, 2016
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To stand on the left side of the escalator and not walk, as is proper Washington, DC Metro protocol; to not follow the "stand left, walk right" rule. A mistake commonly made by tourists or clueless (and occasionally rude) locals.
by kcr123 August 3, 2008
Get the Escalefting mug.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.
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Get the Escalopter mug.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."
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