by Skully534 January 07, 2021
A term used when a person (usually a man) explains something to someone (usually a woman) in a way that is inherently condescending.
Often misunderstood as any time a man disagrees with a woman - thereby deeming it a sexist slur against men as it implies that any difference of opinion with a woman automatically makes him a sexist - it is about the context of what is being explained.
Thus, while whatever it is usually IS factual, it is insulting in its delivery.
Often misunderstood as any time a man disagrees with a woman - thereby deeming it a sexist slur against men as it implies that any difference of opinion with a woman automatically makes him a sexist - it is about the context of what is being explained.
Thus, while whatever it is usually IS factual, it is insulting in its delivery.
Example: Two coworkers (one man, one woman) work in finance. They go to lunch. When the check comes, the male coworker slyly offers to teach her a "trick," then proceeds to explain how to calculate a 10% tip.
The female coworker might say, "He mansplained how to move a decimal."
The female coworker might say, "He mansplained how to move a decimal."
by Lady Accurate August 30, 2017
What a man does when he assumes that most of the women he talks to need to hear his explanations. The problem is not the explanation itself but the underlying and often unconscious belief in inequality, the systematic assumption that women are not very intelligent, knowledgeable or competent. Mansplaining is always talking down, a form of condescension. It can be done with contempt and scorn or with benevolence and generosity, the way a father may explain something to a child. It can also be part of an attempt to impress a woman, like any other show of strength, competence, skill, money, cojones or bravery.
How can you tell that a man is mansplaining?
– It is most obvious when a man who knows little about something explains it to a woman who knows a lot about it, like when a layman attempts to explain how the brain works to a female neurosurgeon.
– When a man doesn’t attempt to find out how much a woman knows about something before explaining it to her.
– When a man disregards evidence of her competence to continue his explanation more than once.
– When the explanations are unsolicited, uncalled for or otherwise inappropriate.
– When he continually cuts her off to continue his explanation.
– When he explains her thoughts, feelings and behavior to her despite her objections.
When a man treats both men and women this way he is not a mansplainer per se, he is simply an entitled ass with an inflated ego who believes humankind stands to benefit from his knowledge.
How can you tell that a man is mansplaining?
– It is most obvious when a man who knows little about something explains it to a woman who knows a lot about it, like when a layman attempts to explain how the brain works to a female neurosurgeon.
– When a man doesn’t attempt to find out how much a woman knows about something before explaining it to her.
– When a man disregards evidence of her competence to continue his explanation more than once.
– When the explanations are unsolicited, uncalled for or otherwise inappropriate.
– When he continually cuts her off to continue his explanation.
– When he explains her thoughts, feelings and behavior to her despite her objections.
When a man treats both men and women this way he is not a mansplainer per se, he is simply an entitled ass with an inflated ego who believes humankind stands to benefit from his knowledge.
by lyeska October 19, 2014
by Thefreshmankiller December 05, 2017
Combination of Man and Explaining.
When a man explains to a woman in full detail something that is very easy to understand of that the woman knows about. It commonly is heard whenever a feminist is around and she doesn't like the way shes being talked to.
When a man explains to a woman in full detail something that is very easy to understand of that the woman knows about. It commonly is heard whenever a feminist is around and she doesn't like the way shes being talked to.
Man - You see, the way you work out the hypotenuse is by adding A squared and B squared, then you squareroot the answer
Woman - I have a degree in mathematics, I know how Pythagoras Theory works, stop mansplaining everything
Woman - I have a degree in mathematics, I know how Pythagoras Theory works, stop mansplaining everything
by NearVoid November 11, 2019
Mansplaining: "In the colder months it is best to keep the heat between 68 and 70 so the already overworked HVAC doesn't crap out anymore than it already does. In warmer months keep the cool air between 71 and 74 for similar reasons.
It's supposed to warm up to the 70s some this week but it will likely be best we just keep the heat at 68-70 all week so the cycling is at a minimum.
This serves two purposes: Keeping us all (relatively) comfortable and giving the HVAC less work so it runs a little smoother and lowers our electricity bill."
It's supposed to warm up to the 70s some this week but it will likely be best we just keep the heat at 68-70 all week so the cycling is at a minimum.
This serves two purposes: Keeping us all (relatively) comfortable and giving the HVAC less work so it runs a little smoother and lowers our electricity bill."
by turncoattellis October 22, 2018
To explain something in an unnecessarily long winded way, so as to dominate the conversation, and to make statements that are not based on facts, assuming that people will believe and agree with him because he is male.
"The recession was caused by the government because it spent too much money and people should look after themselves and not expect society to look after its members or its community... ad nauseam.
...Therefore its all womens fault."
^mansplaining.
...Therefore its all womens fault."
^mansplaining.
by lifelimbo January 29, 2011