-splain

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See also: splain

English

Etymology

From splain, itself from explain, following the pattern of mansplain

Suffix

-splain

  1. (slang) A suffix combined with a descriptive adjective or noun to create a verb meaning someone who fits that description condescendingly explaining something to someone who does not fit that description (especially, something the listener has more experience of).
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Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -splain

Anagrams

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