To ask someone to explain something.
The first known occurence of this bastardization of the word "explain" is found in the "Chosen" episode of the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Currently in heavy usage on message boards everywhere.
The first known occurence of this bastardization of the word "explain" is found in the "Chosen" episode of the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Currently in heavy usage on message boards everywhere.
ANGEL: I brought something else as well.
(He removes a silver amulet with a multi-faceted crystal at its center from his pocket.)
BUFFY: I can already tell you, I have nothing that goes with that.
ANGEL: It’s not for you.
BUFFY: Splainy?
(He removes a silver amulet with a multi-faceted crystal at its center from his pocket.)
BUFFY: I can already tell you, I have nothing that goes with that.
ANGEL: It’s not for you.
BUFFY: Splainy?
by pareidolic May 6, 2004
Get the Splainy mug.Originally derived from the TV series I Love Lucy, splainin' is now used by gamers as a put-down to taunt their opponent after a crushing defeat.
After one has been pwned, he/she has some splainin' to do.
Can also be used to describe anyone who looks absolutely ridiculous or obviously has no idea what they're doing.
After one has been pwned, he/she has some splainin' to do.
Can also be used to describe anyone who looks absolutely ridiculous or obviously has no idea what they're doing.
Dude, i just beat you 8-2 at Fifa '95. You've got some serious splainin' to do.
-I can't tell if that's a man or a woman, but it sure does have a sweet mullet.
-I'd say they've got a lot of splainin' to do.
-I can't tell if that's a man or a woman, but it sure does have a sweet mullet.
-I'd say they've got a lot of splainin' to do.
by Bartleby J April 25, 2009
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People who use humor and fun to explain things and make them understandable. Splainers often rely on one (or sometimes all) of the following: theme, metaphor (sometimes mixed-metaphors), props, situation, etc…
Jenny cracked me up. Her splainers about how satellite radio works involved coconuts, tin foil, gum wrappers and an Emeril Lagasse beet juicer.
by MementoMMN December 9, 2010
Get the Splainers mug.Becky: I see what you're saying, but I don't think you really understand the Mexican culture that much. You see, Mexicans traditionally—
Juanita: Shut yo ass up Becky! Don't try to culture-splain wit yo jesus sandals wearing, "Can I get a Grande, Iced, Sugar-Free, Vanilla Latte With Soy Milk" looking ass!
Juanita: Shut yo ass up Becky! Don't try to culture-splain wit yo jesus sandals wearing, "Can I get a Grande, Iced, Sugar-Free, Vanilla Latte With Soy Milk" looking ass!
by _CsirhC November 30, 2018
Get the culture-splain mug.Kinda like mansplaining or womansplaining but just splaining in general. When someone explains something to you assuming that you have no knowledge of the subject.
Splaining:
you: breaths
splainer: well actually the origin of ... blah blah blah
you: i... i know
splainer: no, actually ... (a bunch of useless information you didn't ask for)
you: breaths
splainer: well actually the origin of ... blah blah blah
you: i... i know
splainer: no, actually ... (a bunch of useless information you didn't ask for)
by 3 and also a half of a bear May 6, 2018
Get the Splaining mug.Saying a person or entity "has some ‘splainin’ to do" (in a Cuban accent) is a humorous way of suggesting that they have done something illegal or otherwise embarrassing.
The catchphrase dates back to the 50's "I Love Lucy" show.
The catchphrase dates back to the 50's "I Love Lucy" show.
by rickirichardo January 7, 2013
Get the Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do! mug.Explain the prediscussed directions, or conversation.
The act of requesting a rexplanation in the cringiest way possible.
Commonly used by DaithiDeNogla:
The act of requesting a rexplanation in the cringiest way possible.
Commonly used by DaithiDeNogla:
by thebepisman December 17, 2017
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