mansplaining
/ˈmanˌsplāniNG/
noun informal

the explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.

I’d like you to understand that accusing a man of mansplaining is received about the way women react to being called “the B word”.

I’m not suggesting mansplaining doesn’t exist. I’ve heard it, and honestly, I want to hit some of the guy’s I’ve heard doing it. However, accusing a man of mansplaining is often just a way of telling him he’s stupid and dismissing him. Mansplaining implies an attitude, which means you’re accusing the guy of something that may or may not be true. It also suggests the guy has no idea, but I’ve heard it used on a fellow who has a degree in what he was explaining.

Imagine how you would feel if your kids kept accusing you of momsplaining!

~ Paul – I’m XY, and I hope I’ve ‘splained this well!

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