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femsplain.

To explain feminist concepts or a feminine perspective, especially when done in a condescending manner or to explain something the listener already knows, presuming that he has an inferior understanding of it merely because he is male.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To explain feminist concepts or a feminine perspective, especially when done in a condescending manner or to explain something the listener already knows, presuming that he has an inferior understanding of it merely because he is male.

  2. To explain (as a woman) the experience of a man.

    derogatory
Where this word comes from

From feminist + -splain. Compare mansplain, womansplaining.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.