The act of actively tuning in when someone (often a man) is overexplaining, typically in a way that blends patience, selective hearing, and subtle amusement. Often used playfully to describe when a woman humors a “mansplain” by pretending to listen.
Him: “You don’t get crypto. I’ll break it down for you.”
Her: “Oh please, the last thing I need is to girlisten to another broke financial guru.”
Her: “Oh please, the last thing I need is to girlisten to another broke financial guru.”
by Tf1wS August 20, 2025
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