noun
- the practice of a man sitting with his legs spread wide apart, taking up more than one seat on public transportation or in other shared spaces
Usage: informal; often considered rude or inconsiderate
Examples
- Manspreading on the subway makes it difficult for other passengers to find seats.
- The transit authority launched a campaign against manspreading during rush hour.
- She was annoyed by the passenger's manspreading, which left her with barely any room.
- Many commuters complain about manspreading as a common problem on buses.
- The term 'manspreading' became popular on social media to describe inconsiderate seating behavior.