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Brownsplain 

Brownsplain, or Brownplaining is when a nonwhite, usually a Mexican, explains the history and character of The West to a White person while being unqualified to do so. This usually happens in Rightwing Christian vs Pagan debates, but it does happen in other topics regarding Western Civilization.
Pedro: "Let me brownsplain the history of europe ese. So basically white people used to be evil pagan heretics and then they all realized it was wrong and became christian and that’s what made them based on god no cap! And since i’m also a christian you have to let me into your society!!"
Wyatt Mann: "Shut the fuck up you cringe T50 Swarthoid! You have no right to Brownsplain my history to me! *disintegrates Pedro with Aryan Laser Vision*"
Brownsplain by CelineDB April 26, 2023

brandsplain 

When a brand explains something in a long, proper, and formal way, which always makes them sound good no matter what the situation is. These statements can easily be explained in fewer words.
Example of brandsplaining: We are deeply sorry for this one-time inconvenience, and we can affluently promise this event will never happen again under the status quo.
brandsplain by CMSBro May 8, 2018

Brownsplaining 

Any South Asian trying to explain to another South Asian a fundamental term/concept which they already know, but Person #1 mistakenly assumes that they aren't aware of.
This FOB totally tried Brownsplaining me what a Rasgulla is, assuming I'm not Desi because of my name after I posted a picture on Twitter of what I'd served a friend for dessert. He actually said, "That's not rosgulla for sure. Rosagullas are white little balls dripped in sugar syrup" like I had no idea what they were.
Brownsplaining by MonsoonPuma October 8, 2019

bronsplaining

Bronsplaining, also known as lebronsplaining. When you make up excuses for Lebron James losing or why you think he's the GOAT (greatest of all time).
You: Lebron hasn't bening playing defense this year.

Friend: Bro...he cant do everything. Hes allowed to take a rest.

You: Stop bronsplaining. That's a terrible excuse.
bronsplaining by Rick Urban July 20, 2018

boardsplaining 

When your Board of Directors tells you something you should be doing for your company that is either completely wrong, completely impossible, or completely obvious.
The board member was boardsplaining to the Director of Engineering that if she hired more engineers, more work would get done.
boardsplaining by lynnepig July 26, 2018

brosplain 

A family-friendly version of mansplain and mansplaining when a brother "explains" to his sister her relationship with other family members.
I brosplained why Anna is wrong about Mum, I think she gets it now.
brosplain by Croz2016 July 20, 2016
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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