splain
The English word “splain” has 2 meanings listed here.
verb
- Apheretic form of explain.
- To condescendingly explain something, often extensively, especially to someone that knows more about it; for example, to mansplain, whitesplain, etc.
Etymology
Apheretic form of explain.
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