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techsplain 

Being talked down to by someone who assumes that you cannot possibly know about or understand anything about computers and/or software. Can be used in both the transitive and intransitive.
1) Once again, she assumed that I was a complete idiot, and techsplained to me just how simple the software really is. 2) Actually, I don't want to use that app., so you don't need to techsplain to be how simple it is.
techsplain by FitToPrint May 14, 2015

textsplanation 

An explantion that occurs via text. Negative connotation referring to something that is simply too long to drag out via text message and is usally better explained via some other medium (email, chat, voice, etc.)
ttyl...it's not worth the textsplanation
textsplanation by Skoots January 9, 2008

Txtplain 

When a person cannot capture the immensity or complexity of a situation in a text message.
Anelsy: Are you ok?! Are the police there yet? Did you get a license plate number?

Carlos: Can't txtplain it right now. Call me.
Txtplain by Go Coogs! May 23, 2008

textplain 

explaining something to someone in detail via text message
Tracy: Dude, how did you end up naked on the beach last night?
Adam: I would tell you now but it's just way too long, I don't feel like textplaining it
textplain by AdamAAAfzali October 9, 2008

textplanation

To clarify, explain, or report something in a text message.
The textplanation was too long so I said screw it, and called him.

texplain 

When asked a question by text that has an answer too long to explain in a text.
I was texting with Kimberly yesterday and she asked why I couldn't hang out later. Between working late, getting a flat tire and breaking up with my boyfriend I told her the reason was way too long to "texplain" and that I would call her later.
texplain by Simone13 December 1, 2010