1. the practice of a man sitting with his legs spread wide apart, taking up more than one seat on public transportation
Usage: informal; chiefly used in discussions of public transit etiquette

1. to sit with one's legs spread wide apart, especially on public transportation, in a way that takes up extra space
Usage: informal; present participle or gerund form; also used as simple present third person

Examples

• Manspreading on the subway is considered rude by many commuters.
• He was manspreading across two seats during the crowded morning commute.
• The transit authority launched a campaign against manspreading to make trains more comfortable for all passengers.
• She had to squeeze into a tiny space because the man next to her was manspreading.
• Commuters complained about manspreading taking up valuable seating on the bus.
• The term 'manspreading' became popular on social media as people shared photos of inconsiderate passengers.