womansplaining

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of womansplain
noun
  1. Condescending explanation of something by a woman, particularly to a man.

Word forms

womansplaining

Etymology

Blend of woman + explaining, modelled on mansplaining.

Synonyms

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