Word of the Day - Mansplain

[debodun]

Mansplain (verb) - a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing way that assumes she has no knowledge about the topic. A portmanteau of man + explain.

Darla's boss was always mansplaining her duties to her.

 

[Ruthanne]

Some Doctors will mansplain to me about medical things..

 

[VintageBetter]

The first time one of my kids explained to me what "mainsplain" means, I laughed and laughed. I was so glad someone created a word to describe it. Mansplaining has probably been happening for decades, if not centuries.

 

[jujube]

Companion word: Manspreading.

 

[Llynn]

Once again the hard core man hating cadre of SF women make their presence known. Thank you all for this edifying post. Hope you are feeling better now.

 

[jujube]

Once again the hard core man hating cadre of SF women make their presence known. Thank you all for this edifying post. Hope you are feeling better now.

Oh, ever so much better. Thank you for asking.

 

[VintageBetter]

Once again the hard core man hating cadre of SF women make their presence known. Thank you all for this edifying post. Hope you are feeling better now.

I don't think it's man-hating to know that mansplaining is something SOME men do.

I think that knowledge simply helps women be forewarned. God knows, I sure wish someone had taught me that when I was in my 20s, 30s and 40s and 50s.