a word or utterance that would typically introduce a rebuttal but has been abandoned upon the realization that one was or will be wrong if speaking continues
"Actually...", she waited, sure even after seconds of awkward silence that the mansplanation mark would be carried to term if she were to reply before giving him time to mourn. It was sure to be another pyrrhic victory - her argument was sound and would ultimately prevail, but the deafening silence was the war drumming of his loss to his own embarrassment.
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The word is formed by combining the prefix “mis” with the verb “explain” and then shortening the result because it’s more fun to say it this way.
Yes this isn’t a real word and no, no one’s going to bother checking if you use it in a conversation…but you manage to get away with using a fake word and fooling everyone!
The word is formed by combining the prefix “mis” with the verb “explain” and then shortening the result because it’s more fun to say it this way.
Yes this isn’t a real word and no, no one’s going to bother checking if you use it in a conversation…but you manage to get away with using a fake word and fooling everyone!
“It’s not my fault, I guess Ted just misplained the rules of the club to me.”
“Joe, it’s pretty common knowledge that you shouldn’t set your friend’s dick on fire.”
“Joe, it’s pretty common knowledge that you shouldn’t set your friend’s dick on fire.”
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When a person tries to explain something in the style of Meghan Markle, often using plagiarism and word salad in a disrespectful and condescending tone towards others they consider beneath them.
I hate when she megsplains feminism to the other housewives when we all know everything she has was given to her by her wealthy royal husband!
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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
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Ask a Trump supporter anything, and they will MAGAsplain it with a delusional twist.
"The real insurrection was the 2020 election and January 6 was simply a day of protesting.”
“The Capitol Police were ushering people in” and “the Capitol Police were very friendly. You know, they were hugging and kissing.”
"Well, this is actually very successful; this is how it's run; this is always the case.."
"The real insurrection was the 2020 election and January 6 was simply a day of protesting.”
“The Capitol Police were ushering people in” and “the Capitol Police were very friendly. You know, they were hugging and kissing.”
"Well, this is actually very successful; this is how it's run; this is always the case.."
by anncomedy November 27, 2023
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