Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mansplain
verb
/ˈmæn.spleɪn/
Definition
To explain something, typically a man’s explanation to a woman, in a condescending or patronizing manner, often assuming she has little or no knowledge on the subject.
Examples
- He started to mansplain the basics of the project, unaware that she was already an expert in that field.
- It’s frustrating when he mansplains topics I am well-versed in.
Meaning
The term combines ‘man’ and ‘explain’ to highlight when a man explains something in a way that is overly simplistic or dismissive, especially to a woman.
Synonyms
- condescend
- patronize
- talk down to
- simplify unnecessarily
