manspread en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ˈmænˌspɹɛd/
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Etymology
Back-formation from manspreading.
Meanings
- (derogatory, informal, of a man, usually) To splay one's legs open whilst sitting on public transport, thus occupying more than one seat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| manspreads | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| manspread | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| manspread | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| manspreading | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |