manspreading

English

/ˈmænˌspɹɛdɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) The practice of men splaying their legs open wide when sitting on public transport, thus occupying more than one seat.

Etymology

Compound from English man (person, male person, adult male, human male, short for m, human) + English spreading.

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spreading

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