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mansplain
What does mansplain mean?
To over-explain something obvious, usually to a woman, in a condescending tone.
"Don't mansplain the rules, I taught the class."
Origin
A blend of man and explain, popularised in the 2010s feminist internet discourse to describe condescending explanations, often to women.
Frequently asked questions
What does mansplain mean?
Mansplain means when a man explains something condescendingly, often to a woman who already knows it.
Where did mansplain come from?
It's a blend of man and explain that spread through 2010s internet discourse.
Is mansplaining always about gender?
It specifically describes condescending explanations, classically a man to a woman, though it's used more loosely too.
What does mansplain mean on TikTok?
On TikTok mansplain calls out condescending, unnecessary explanations.
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