What does "mansplay" mean?

To spread one’s thighs widely while seated, exposing one’s crotch and taking up space from any adjacent seats.

What is a synonym for "mansplay"?

Common synonyms include: manspread.

Mansplay

//manˈspleɪ// verb, slang

verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1
To spread one’s thighs widely while seated, exposing one’s crotch and taking up space from any adjacent seats. derogatory, informal, intransitive
"A copiously tattooed young man in a blue jumpsuit sits mansplayed across from her, shackled to the rail on his side of the hallway, staring at Penny."

Synonyms

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"A copiously tattooed young man in a blue jumpsuit sits mansplayed across from her, shackled to the rail on his side of the hallway, staring at Penny."

Etymology

From man + splay, probably by wordplay on mansplain.

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