A term used to describe an exaggerated definition of a simple idea given by a man to woman if he feels that she is not educated enough or would not understand the meaning of said word. The idea is generally something that the woman in very familiar with.
Man: *explains how breastfeeding works to a breastfeeding mother*
Woman: Stop mansplaining. I think I would know how breastfeeding works.
Woman: Stop mansplaining. I think I would know how breastfeeding works.
by TheUnfeminist September 22, 2017
Someone who uses the medium of their personal website, Twitter bio or Linkedin profile to tell you something you already fully understand.
For example - I might mention that I’m “hangry” (hungry + angry)—this means I haven’t eaten in a few hours.
For example - I might mention that I’m “hangry” (hungry + angry)—this means I haven’t eaten in a few hours.
Did you see what he wrote on his Linkedin page? He is a Digital Mansplainer.
Correct. He is a tosser.
Correct. He is a tosser.
by imnotadam July 19, 2018
An instance where a man explains something to a woman in a condescending manner when he either knows little-to-nothing on the subject, or knows far less than the woman he is talking to yet persists with an air of superiority.
by Eristar March 22, 2017
Mansplain = man + explain. When a male explains something to a female under the false pretence that he knows and understands the topic better (i.e. because he is a male). This is often done in a condescending manner that disregards her intelligence.
e.g a dude explaining to a woman how numbers work AFTER she says she tells him she's an engineer. Yes thank you for mansplaining my f-ing degree/career to me.
by telitlikeisit September 09, 2017
When a man speaks condescendingly to a woman on a matter he believes her to be ignorant of, when in fact his own knowledge of the subject is materially incomplete. The possibility that she may know more about the subject than he does is one that the mansplainer cannot fathom.
Note that simple a misunderstanding, that occurs without derogatory stereotyping or condescension, is not "mansplaining," regardless of the gender of the participants in the conversation.
Note that simple a misunderstanding, that occurs without derogatory stereotyping or condescension, is not "mansplaining," regardless of the gender of the participants in the conversation.
Jim was mansplaining to Rebecca, an astrophysicist, what causes the tides. When Rebecca's friend tried to tell him Rebecca was an astrophysicist, Jim said, "Oh! You're boyfriend's an astrophysicist. I'd like to meet him."
by Truth is Healthy March 12, 2017
verb, informal
(For a man) to feel a need to explain something basic in great detail to a woman, in a condescending manner, based purely on the expectation that she is unfamiliar with the subject matter because she is female.
Occasionally done as a well meaning, but ill aimed attempt to pick someone up.
(For a man) to feel a need to explain something basic in great detail to a woman, in a condescending manner, based purely on the expectation that she is unfamiliar with the subject matter because she is female.
Occasionally done as a well meaning, but ill aimed attempt to pick someone up.
This guy saw me changing my oil in my driveway. He came over and asked, "Do you need some help, there, sweetheart?" I said, "Thanks, but I've got it covered. I kind of like it, actually." He stayed to mansplain the entire process, step by step, AS I was doing it. Then he gave me his number and said to call him if I ever have any questions.
by Jassess September 20, 2017
(v.) 1. Random men giving unsolicited advice to women, even if the woman in question is an expert on the subject, because they feel entitled to tell everyone their way is better. When they force this unwanted, and most often unneeded, advice onto unsuspecting women in a way that demeans the woman's own intelligence, and is a peek into the man's misogynistic worldview.
Sarah was practicing her serve at a public tennis court to get back into shape for the season.
Random Man (begins mansplaining): I know exactly what is wrong with your serve sweetheart! Here! I'll show you!
Sarah's inner monologue: I've been playing tennis since I was four. I didn't come here to be mainsplained to, I came to improve myself.
Sarah walks away. The mansplainer follows unable to see that he is unwanted.
Random Man (begins mansplaining): I know exactly what is wrong with your serve sweetheart! Here! I'll show you!
Sarah's inner monologue: I've been playing tennis since I was four. I didn't come here to be mainsplained to, I came to improve myself.
Sarah walks away. The mansplainer follows unable to see that he is unwanted.
by This_is_a_real_story August 09, 2017