manspreading

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of a man spreading his legs wide apart, often in public spaces such as on public transportation, taking up more space than necessary.

  - "John was criticized for his manspreading on the subway."
  - "The man next to me on the bus was taking up too much space with his manspreading."

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Variants

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manspread , manspreader , manspreaders , manspreading , manspreads

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Etymology

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A term coined in the early 21st century to describe the behavior of men spreading their legs wide apart in public spaces, particularly on public transportation.

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Trivia

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1. Manspreading has been the subject of numerous memes and internet jokes.

2. Some studies have suggested that women are more likely to be criticized for taking up too much space in public than men.

3. In some countries, such as Japan, there are cultural norms against taking up too much space in public, which may help explain why manspreading is less common there.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gender etiquette: Manspreading is often discussed in relation to gender etiquette and the ways in which men and women are expected to occupy public space.

2. Body language: Manspreading is a form of nonverbal communication and can be seen as a way for men to signal their presence and assert dominance in public spaces.

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Culture

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Manspreading has become a topic of discussion in feminist circles and media, with some arguing that it is a form of gender entitlement and a way for men to assert dominance in public spaces.

How to Memorize "manspreading"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man sitting with his legs spread wide apart in a public space, such as on a bus or subway.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'manspreading' with the image of a man taking up more space than necessary in a public space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Manspreading: Men Taking Up More Space Everywhere' to remember the term.

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