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momsplaining

Explanation, opinion or advice from one mother to another, often unwanted, presented in a condescending, self-righteous and/or judgemental fashion.

Like mansplaining, but for mums
"Mel asked a question in a mother's group forum and there was so much momsplaining in the answers she was given. It was very hurtful and made her feel so much mom guilt."

"The momsplaining from those lactivists was hardcore."
by momsplainer's are assholes January 3, 2019
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Mumsplaining

Where a parent steps in a bit too quickly to speak on behalf of children purely (in their mind) to make a social setting run a bit more smoothly.

See Sydney Morning Herald, July 3, 2022: Opinion: Can we please cut down on the mumsplaining? Stephen Brook
Adult to Child: “Which school are you going to go to?”
Before the child can answer the child’s chief communications agent and PR manager (i.e. mother) mumsplains (mumsplaining): “She is going to the local school like her older sister and brother,”
by Tevqu July 3, 2022
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Momsplaining

When you didn't ask for her opinion but she gives it anyway and it's rude af. Or just acting like I'm dumb in general.
EX1:
Me- *walks out of the house feeling fly af*
Mom- "You know, that dress is a little t---"
Me- SHUT UP I DIDN'T ASK YOU. Rude...stop Momsplaining

EX. 2:
Me- "Hey Mom, the light bulb is out in my lamp upstairs."
Mom- "Did you try changing it ?"

Me- *sarcastically* "No I didn't, I'm just a blithering fucking ninny and I didn't think of that at all! YES, MOM, I TRIED CHANGING IT FIRST. IT'S STILL NOT WORKING." smh
by angiepants94 November 7, 2016
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Momsplaining

When a woman thinks she knows what’s best for you and insists or strongly encourages you to change your mind to her way of thinking
Momsplaining getting ready for work: That tie doesn’t suit you, take it off and wear this one instead, it brings out your eyes.
by Bhob June 16, 2018
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Momsplaining

When your mother tries to explain ANYTHING to you even though you know deep down that YOU are correct.
Ugh, my mom was totally momsplaining how to do everything while she would be gone.
by Agt13 November 20, 2016
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mikesplaining

To claim that someone was wrong when explaining something and then proceeding to give an almost exact detailed explanation of the same thing by using more complicated words with the tone of a pretentious asshole.
She described a dog to be a cute, furry animal, but he said that was absolutely wrong. He was mikesplaining that a dog is actually a 4-legged canine that can be a variety of colors and needs food and water to survive and often has an intense hatred of cats.
by A tired ass bitch October 4, 2019
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meghsplaining

Pretending to be speak to important persons to appear intelligent infront of the cameras and social media
Q.What was Meghan telling the queen ?
Ans. Oh she was just meghsplaining for the camera.
by The body language guy August 3, 2022
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