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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

Assplaining 

1. When a "well-meaning" asshole of any gender bestows unsolicted and obvious (or obviously stupid) advice.

2. A caring act of condescension.
Elder: You know, if you stopped going to Starbucks, you could pay off your student loans.

Junior: I don't need you assplaining debt management to me.
Assplaining by Ameraliyan_Writer January 4, 2023

a latent aplaince fetishist

a person who refuses to admit to his or herself that sexual gratificatoin can only be achived through the use of machines.
a latent aplaince fetishist by sky November 15, 2006

assplain 

When you have to explain something that is complicated and a huge pain in the ass.
Accidently got my girlfriend pregnant. Can't wait to assplain this to my wife.
assplain by ricechopper7 May 6, 2018