Downalator

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    an escalator going downwards humorous, informal, rare

    "“Your own true love has set his foot on the first step of the down-alator.” “The what?” “Opposite number of the escalator. The down-alator. It leads to the place where all bad critics go.” […] “I just don't want you on that down-alator, that's all.” “The what?” “Never mind.”"

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"“Your own true love has set his foot on the first step of the down-alator.” “The what?” “Opposite number of the escalator. The down-alator. It leads to the place where all bad critics go.” […] “I just don't want you on that down-alator, that's all.” “The what?” “Never mind.”"

Etymology

Blend of down + escalator.

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