Everyday Language Critiques

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noun a term coined to describe a situation where a woman explains something to a man in a condescending or patronizing manner, typically about a topic the man is assumed to be more knowledgeable about

  • The concept of 'womansplain' is often used to describe the act of a woman explaining something in a condescending or patronizing manner.
  • She tends to womansplain things to me whenever we have a disagreement.
  • I can't stand it when she womansplains everything to me like I don't already know.
  • Her tendency to womansplain situations to others often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts.