fact·splain | \ ˈfact-ˌsplān
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factsplained; factsplaining
Definition of factsplain
transitive + intransitive
: the uninvited and condescending effort of a third party (usually, though not always, on social media platforms) to offer extraneous information (“context”) or further explanation on a given subject/topic, while invariably posing itself as objectively factual, despite its content and purpose invariably being the promotion or defense of a partisan (progressive, leftist) idea, premise, value, cause, figure, etc.
It is often characterized by cloaking subjective opinions and partisan perspectives amidst the excessive use of officious-sounding terms and declarations such as “Ruling” “Context” “Evidence” “Credible” “Finding” “Determination” “Conclusion” “Result”, etc. or may strive to confirm or deny information on the basis of mere nuance, minor technicalities, irrelevancies, or other specious rationale.
In both form and content, factsplaining attempts to discredit the original information, although rarely if ever actually doing so, and its presence therefore may best be understood as a strong indicator of the original content’s truth or accuracy.
Prominent factsplainers: Factcheck, Politifact, Snopes, Reuters, AP
See also: bias, propaganda, spin, gaslighting, censorship, partisanship
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factsplained; factsplaining
Definition of factsplain
transitive + intransitive
: the uninvited and condescending effort of a third party (usually, though not always, on social media platforms) to offer extraneous information (“context”) or further explanation on a given subject/topic, while invariably posing itself as objectively factual, despite its content and purpose invariably being the promotion or defense of a partisan (progressive, leftist) idea, premise, value, cause, figure, etc.
It is often characterized by cloaking subjective opinions and partisan perspectives amidst the excessive use of officious-sounding terms and declarations such as “Ruling” “Context” “Evidence” “Credible” “Finding” “Determination” “Conclusion” “Result”, etc. or may strive to confirm or deny information on the basis of mere nuance, minor technicalities, irrelevancies, or other specious rationale.
In both form and content, factsplaining attempts to discredit the original information, although rarely if ever actually doing so, and its presence therefore may best be understood as a strong indicator of the original content’s truth or accuracy.
Prominent factsplainers: Factcheck, Politifact, Snopes, Reuters, AP
See also: bias, propaganda, spin, gaslighting, censorship, partisanship
“I shared that post about Bernie Sanders owning 3 homes, but the factsplaining said it wasn’t true - his wife actually is actually a co-owner as well…”
by Norm Al Cybias April 27, 2021
Get the factsplaining mug.When a feminist explains to a man that his argument or feelings are invalid based on his gender rather than based on facts or evidence or based on the statement 'Not all men, yes all women'
As with Masplianing, femsplaining should never ever be used in a sentence yes they are real things that happen but if you use the word Mansplaining in a sentence you are guility of Femsplaning and if you use femsplaining in a sentence then you are guilty of mansplaining.
Instead of saying "stop mansplaining the offside rule to me!" say "don't be such a dick I was captain of the local football team I probably understand the offside rule better than you."
Instead of saying "stop mansplaining the offside rule to me!" say "don't be such a dick I was captain of the local football team I probably understand the offside rule better than you."
by Sirrius May 24, 2017
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When someone fakely complains about something to draw attention to the very thing being complained about; false whining in an attempt to obtain 'clout' from peers.
Girl: Ugh, I have so much AP Bio, AP Stat, AP English, and AP Chem work. I hate being in such smart classes.
Boy: Will you please stop fauxplaining.
Girl: Bruh I am so addicted to nicotine I hate it.
Boy: You're just fauxplaining so people know you vape.
Boy: Will you please stop fauxplaining.
Girl: Bruh I am so addicted to nicotine I hate it.
Boy: You're just fauxplaining so people know you vape.
by KaraGman January 7, 2022
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Cats-plaining.
1. explaining things like you would to your cat(s)./ explaining things to your cat, as if it were human.
2. Talking to other human beings like you would to your cat(s)
3. Explaining everything by the way it relates to cats.
4. Rationalizing things according to how a cat would do it.
5. Internet.
Cats-plaining.
1. explaining things like you would to your cat(s)./ explaining things to your cat, as if it were human.
2. Talking to other human beings like you would to your cat(s)
3. Explaining everything by the way it relates to cats.
4. Rationalizing things according to how a cat would do it.
5. Internet.
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"Mr.MeowMeow how many times do i have to keep catsplaining to you... mommy's guest is not your scratch tree. It hurts Mr.Friend when you scratch him."
"I understand that upsets you, But let me catsplain something to you. Once my cat is bothered by that too. She usually attacks it and bites it's head off. Maybe you should try it too?"
"I'm only on the internet for the cats"
"Mr.MeowMeow how many times do i have to keep catsplaining to you... mommy's guest is not your scratch tree. It hurts Mr.Friend when you scratch him."
"I understand that upsets you, But let me catsplain something to you. Once my cat is bothered by that too. She usually attacks it and bites it's head off. Maybe you should try it too?"
"I'm only on the internet for the cats"
by Catlady24 April 26, 2013
Get the Catsplaining mug.The explanation of something by a feminist, typically to a non-feminist, in a manner regarded as condescending. Further, femsplaining refers to saying words that demonize non-feminists as morally inferior, due to non-feminists not assimilating into politically correct social constructs.
The feminist's argument was classic femsplaining.
Calling someone a bigot is typical femsplaining aimed at reducing the self-determination of free-thinkers.
Calling someone a bigot is typical femsplaining aimed at reducing the self-determination of free-thinkers.
by Pyrrho. X. Nietzsche October 15, 2019
Get the Femsplaining mug.The act fans of a particular franchise (TV series, book series, sport, etc.) talking down to or about fans that they don't see as "legitimate" fans.
by Fandom Raider September 24, 2019
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