Man Spreader

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /mæn ˈsprɛdər/

Definitions of man spreader

noun a device or tool used for spreading or distributing something

Example Sentences

A1 The man spreader took up too much space on the bus.

A2 She asked the man spreader to move over so she could sit down.

B1 The man spreader was oblivious to the discomfort he was causing to others.

B2 The man spreader's behavior was considered rude and inconsiderate by the other passengers.

C1 The man spreader's lack of awareness of personal space boundaries was a source of annoyance for many.

C2 The man spreader's refusal to adjust his seating position led to a confrontation with a fellow passenger.

Examples of man spreader in a Sentence

formal The man spreader on the train was taking up too much space with his legs wide apart.

informal I couldn't believe the man spreader next to me on the bus was practically sitting in my lap.

slang That man spreader at the movie theater needs to learn some manners.

figurative His ego was like a man spreader, taking up all the room in the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of man spreader

past tense

man spreaded

plural

man spreaders

comparative

more man spreader

superlative

most man spreader

present tense

man spreads

future tense

will man spread

perfect tense

has man spread

continuous tense

is man spreading

singular

man spreader

positive degree

man spreader

infinitive

to man spread

gerund

man spreading

participle

man spreaded

Origin and Evolution of man spreader

First Known Use: 2014 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'man spreader' originated as a slang term to describe a man who sits with his legs wide apart, taking up more space than necessary in public seating areas.
Evolution of the word: The term 'man spreader' gained popularity in the 2010s as a way to criticize men for their perceived lack of consideration for others in shared spaces. It has since become a topic of debate and discussion around issues of gender, privilege, and etiquette in public spaces.