inothernews:

UPSTREAMING:  The act of positioning oneself slightly north of another person on a north-south avenue (or south on a south-north avenue) in an attempt, usually successful, to hail a taxi cab ahead of that other person.

If Larry David indeed coined this phrase (as seen in this promo for the upcoming season premiere of Curb Your Enthusiasm), then it’s just the latest example of his brilliance.

haha! the scene is funny. :)) but irritating if you’re not nearer to the cab.