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whitesplain

A form of communication by which a White person (chiefly American and British), or an ideological ally, explains why another race or nation's existence and betterment can come solely through the myths and biases of intellectual supremacy which they hold about themselves.
American analysts have regularly whitesplained how Syria needs to be bombed because Syrians are being bombed by Syrians
by bombayboy July 10, 2017
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Whitesplaining

Any topic taught or discussed by a white person that is remotely connected with non-white issues to an audience of color that is found to make said people of color uncomfortable or jealous or triggered.
Shoot, bro, when dat white dude started telling me that my calling white girls cracka hoes was racist, I says how DARE you start whitesplaining anything to me, you damned oppressor!
by jlujan69 August 31, 2020
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Whitesplaining

When white people try to explain to other ethnicities about their culture in a derivative or arrogant way.
I was talking to Sam, Savannah, Katherine and Kayla earlier. They kept whitesplaining to me.
by Ricejam300 December 31, 2017
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Whitesplain

When a white person explains a subject or topic in a condescending tone to a person of color.
Michael whitesplained wild-west hanging practices to his co-worked Glen... Glen was not happy
by Ed-Langella April 17, 2024
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Whitesplain

when a white person tries to “explain” racism, oppression, or cultural dynamics to people of color — especially in a way that’s condescending, dismissive, or rooted in white-centered perspectives rather than lived experience.
He really tried to tell a Black woman what racism feels like. The audacity. Classic whitesplain.
by B!tchpls October 21, 2025
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whitesplaining

white people explaining things about other cultures to someone of that culture
yeah Chad is whitesplaining slavery to jamarcus
by KAlexisThomas January 17, 2025
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Whitesplaining

verb, when dumbass honkies poorly explain racism to the very victims of racism. See also: reverse racism
Black person: I was talking to some wolf loving white weirdo on dissy.
Someone else: really?
Black person: he tried whitesplaining the N word to me!

Someone else: you know he locks door at red lights....
by CrimsonBeefcake February 28, 2024
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