transplain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To explain transgender issues to a cis person (as a trans person or ally), especially in a condescending, heavy-handed, or preachy manner.

Word forms

transplain transplains transplaining transplained trans-splain transsplain

Etymology

From trans + -splain, after mansplain.

Related words

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