by longslim March 8, 2015
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(of a mom) explain (something) to (typically) a solo dad, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
(of a mom) explain (something) to (typically) a solo dad, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
by Lutra Tata March 29, 2017
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a simple phrase that is the male counterpart of Girlboss Gaslight Gatekeep.
Both phrases are used interchangeable depending on the person, but a gender neutral option is Sovereign Stealing Sway
Both phrases are used interchangeable depending on the person, but a gender neutral option is Sovereign Stealing Sway
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Barbarian: Manslaughter it is then
Barbarian: Manslaughter it is then
by ChaoticChaos April 4, 2023
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"Michael's having a bad day on Twitter; he's gonna graduate from Mannsplaining to murder pretty soon."
by Recovering Pagan April 20, 2020
Get the Mannsplaining mug.The use of words and tone that occurs by mothers. The audience is not limited to children, but can also be used with childless friends. Usually condescending in tone.
You don't understand how much your life changes once you have children.
Oh great, Jenny is up to her momsplaining again.
Oh great, Jenny is up to her momsplaining again.
by Butch March 14, 2015
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Momsplaining is the act of explaining things to your child that they, obviously, already know.
Momsplaining is the act of explaining things to your child that they, obviously, already know.
Mom: Don't forget to lock the door when you leave. And to lock it you have to turn it to the left not the right.
You: You don't have to momsplain. I've lived in this house my whole life.
You: You don't have to momsplain. I've lived in this house my whole life.
by ThisThatGuy December 29, 2012
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Me reading the other definitions of "mansplain": Wow, these all sound like they were written by men who have never experienced mansplaining themselves! Now, they're trying to explain what it is. CLASSIC mansplaining!!
2nd-year law student: I cannot believe Matt just mansplained me about the difference between prosecutors and defense attornies. This dude is referencing TV shows LMAO
2nd-year law student: I cannot believe Matt just mansplained me about the difference between prosecutors and defense attornies. This dude is referencing TV shows LMAO
by shhhhhhhlj January 28, 2018
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