Derived from, and an amalgamation of the words "pandemic" and "explain":
The response given to someone, whom you haven't seen since 2020, after they ask: "how have you been?" and "what have you been up to?"
The response given to someone, whom you haven't seen since 2020, after they ask: "how have you been?" and "what have you been up to?"
He asked me what I'd been up to over quarantine and I pandsplained to him that I'd been hiding out in my apartment for 2 years, staying away from people, and trying not to get sick.
by jesssicat March 10, 2022
Get the pandsplain mug.Rathsplaining, drawing inspiration from the Irish word "rath," meaning fortress or ringfort, symbolizes the construction of a verbal stronghold through which the speaker attempts to assert intellectual superiority and dominance. This act involves explaining simple or well-known topics with excessive complexity and a condescending tone, aiming to fortify the speaker's ego rather than enlighten the listener. By intricately weaving their words like the defensive walls of a rath, the speaker often isolates themselves, inadvertently showcasing a disregard for the audience's existing knowledge. The term highlights the unnecessary and often unwelcome elaboration that not only fails to bridge communication gaps but also establishes barriers, much like a fortress distancing its inhabitants from the outside world.
During the meeting, John couldn't help but engage in rathsplaining, offering unsolicited and overly detailed explanations on basic topics, much to the annoyance of his colleagues who were already well-versed in the subject matter. His approach not only slowed down the discussion but also served as a clear display of his need to assert intellectual dominance.
by RattyPackers March 23, 2024
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