Pursespreading is when a woman will put her handbag or purse on an empty seat so that no one can sit there. Similar to Manspreading but for women.
Person 1: I'd like to sit on that seat but that bitch has put her entire handbag on it, therefore blocking me, a dominant male, from sitting down.
Person 2: I believe she's pursespreading, something women know how to do very well.
Person 2: I believe she's pursespreading, something women know how to do very well.
by MunchCrunchMunch March 27, 2017
When a person (generally female) takes up an extra seat with her purse or bag or otherwise encroaches into shared space with her purse.
by Nauvoodaughter September 27, 2020