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assplain 

gender-free, verbose, condescending explanation that was not asked for nor needed. Typically patronizing and incorrect.
Jeff: So I watered the lawn and plants last night and...
Chad: Did you remember to put in the electrolytes and do it from the top down? From the top down. Add those electrolytes. If you don't do it right the grass grows in sideways and won't seed properly. Not to mention they'll no longer use the sun for photosynthesis.
Jeff: Dude - Why did you assplain this to me?
assplain by MadTiki July 6, 2021

ma'amsplaining 

Counterpoint to mansplaining. When a woman explains something to a man as if he were her special needs child. Usually done in a condescending and demeaning manner.
Thanks for ma'amsplaining to me on how to properly stock a shelf, Angela, but I've been working in the auto parts business for 15 years.

adsplain 

The art of conversation when an advertising agency isn't happy with the client's debrief and then ask the client to further explain the exact same detail, just in a different way.
I just provided the advertising agency with the best debrief of my career, and I can't believe I had to adsplain it to them!
adsplain by gliterbell March 26, 2017

ablesplaining

Ablesplaining is a patronizing "explanation" of any aspect of disability from someone who does not have the lived experience of being disabled. An ablesplainer's opinion is often shared without request and with a grossly inflated sense of entitlement. Don't be an ablesplainer.
Stop defending your words. You are ablesplaining!

i.e.
"I can use words like stupid, retard, moron, and idiot because they are just language and aren't meant to offend anyone."

"But you don't look like you have a disability!"

"Look at that person parking in an accessible parking space! They don't need a wheelchair so they are just taking advantage of the system."

"That child doesn't look autistic to me, the parents just need to discipline him/her."

"We are in compliance with ADA because we have wheelchair ramps and accessible bathroom stalls."
ablesplaining by momonmission March 18, 2014
To explain, but said with a mexican accent.
Chu don't understand mang? let me asplain it to ju.
Asplain by teehad November 14, 2012

Anjsplain 

Essentially when Anjali assumes everyone else lacks knowledge in a subject she believes herself to be an expert and thus proceeds to explain said subject in a condescending and/or patronising manner
We get it you go to Oxford, but there’s no need to anjsplain the effect of drugs on mental health!
Anjsplain by therealscookie123 September 6, 2021