Momsplaining is when a mother explains her spouse (in most cases but also to others as grandparents) how to take care of their baby in trivial things as how to hold it/feed it/change a diaper etc.
It resembels mansplaining in the intonation momsplaining is done.
It resembels mansplaining in the intonation momsplaining is done.
Could you stop momsplaining me? I know how to feed a baby
Enough with this momsplaining! I know my child as good as you do
Enough with this momsplaining! I know my child as good as you do
by Student mom September 2, 2018
Get the Momsplainingmug. 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
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."
"The momsplaining from those lactivists was hardcore."
by momsplainer's are assholes January 3, 2019
Get the momsplainingmug. 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
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
Get the Momsplainingmug. 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
Get the Momsplainingmug. When your mother tries to explain ANYTHING to you even though you know deep down that YOU are correct.
by Agt13 November 20, 2016
Get the Momsplainingmug. To repeat information already known to everyone in the room with the intent of 1 upping everyone with this new yet not new information
After telling everyone in the room what you were doing, sherry had to momsplain to everyone in the room what you were doing
by DaughterGay September 3, 2025
Get the Momsplainmug. Similar to mansplaining
It's when your mother explains things to you in a very condescending way that feels like she is talking down to you, as if you were a child or a simpleton.
It's when your mother explains things to you in a very condescending way that feels like she is talking down to you, as if you were a child or a simpleton.
#1: Why do you look so upset?
#2: I'm sick of my mom constantly momsplaining things to me like I'm not a damn adult.
#2: I'm sick of my mom constantly momsplaining things to me like I'm not a damn adult.
by countbessie February 28, 2023
Get the Momsplainingmug.