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Hansplaining 

When Hans Meimban mansplains things to you
Hans Meimban: Are you sure you wanna open up the world of communicating with keyboard+mouse Hans? You've only unlocked texting Hans just a few hours ago

Me: πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I request elaboration

Hans Meimban: Keyboard+mouse = typing with ten fingers
Texting = using 2 thumbs
Me: Gee thanks for Hansplaining
Hansplaining by Rookmone November 13, 2022
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Momsplaining

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.
#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.
Momsplaining by countbessie February 28, 2023

Nansplaining 

When unsolicited advice or direction is given to you by a Nan or Grandmother not necessarily in an intentionally condescending tone, but as if you have no knowledge of what is being explained.
"Yo did your Nan just Nansplained what a nectarine is?"

"Jonathan, your mum is Nansplaining Amazon for the fourth time this week!"
Nansplaining by WiltonCrew June 19, 2023

Jansplaining 

A german's person strong inclination to share their opinions and insights, often believing that they have a deeper understanding of a subject matter than others. Their persistent need to explain and assert their knowledge can sometimes come across as arrogant or overbearing. However, it's important to note that their intentions may stem from a genuine desire to share information and contribute to conversations.
"Whenever Maria talks about her Mexican heritage, Hans is continuously jansplaining as if he knows more about her culture than she does. In an attempt to further assert his expertise. Later, he even goes as far as sending Maria an article on Mexican traditions and customs, as if she needs to be educated by him."

Jansplaining 

The term for a German's strong inclination to share their opinions and insights, often believing that they have a deeper understanding of a subject matter than others. Their persistent need to explain and assert their knowledge can sometimes come across as arrogant or overbearing. However, it's important to note that their intentions may stem from a genuine desire to share information and contribute to conversations.
"Whenever Maria talks about her Mexican heritage, Hans is jansplaining to Maria with unsolicited explanations and corrections, as if he knows more about her culture than she does. Later, he even goes as far as sending Maria an article on Mexican traditions and customs, as if she needs to be educated by him."

LANSPLAINING 

When an AI explains something you already understand in a condescending and often inaccurate manner.
ChatGPT won’t stop lansplaining basic math.
LANSPLAINING by Wizardrous Writer December 16, 2024

Cansplaining 

When you're talking about the, generally winter, weather and a Canadian starts telling you about how that's 'not really cold' or 'you want to know whatnreal cold is?'
Completely unprompted of course. They will crawl out of the woodwork to tell you how not cold the weather you're experiencing is.
Person: 'Man it's freezing here. It's only 35 degrees.'
Canadian: '35 freedom units? That's only 2 celcius. It's -23c here right now if you want to talk about REAL cold.
Person: 'Are you cansplaining winter to me? This is Texas, our homes aren't insulated for this.'
Canadian: 'No, you're right, I'm sorry.'
Cansplaining by TheElfiestElf March 26, 2025