Mansplaining is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “When a man explains something in a condescending or unnecessary way — especially to women”. Here’s the full Mansplaining meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Mansplaining? Mansplaining Meaning Explained
When a man explains something in a condescending or unnecessary way — especially to women
Mansplaining is the perfect clapback term when someone explains the obvious or talks down to you for no reason. Gen Z keeps it locked and loaded. 💻🙄
“Mansplaining” became a viral term in the 2010s — and Gen Z kept it alive with TikTok edits and commentary memes. It’s now part of the default roast pack for bad convos.
Mansplaining — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Bro really sat there and mansplained gravity.”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “He started explaining how emails work. To my manager. Who runs IT. Classic mansplaining.” | Used to roast patronizing or sexist behavior. |
| “Don’t mansplain my own story to me.” | Can be serious or ironic depending on tone. |
| “Bro really sat there and mansplained gravity.” | Often followed by eye-roll or “sir??” emoji. |
| “She blinked and he started mansplaining stocks.” | Heavily used in feminist and Gen Z discourse. |
| “The audacity to mansplain astrology to her??” | Usually refers to gendered condescension. |
It’s how Gen Z calls out outdated, overconfident, and patronizing male energy.
Where Did “Mansplaining” Come From? Mansplaining Origin
Mansplaining began wide-spread usage in 2008–2010
Still active in online discourse, reaction vids, and workplace memes.
Mansplaining in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Mansplaining in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Mansplaining in every language.
Mansplaining意味｜Mansplainingとは？ 🇯🇵
Mansplainingの意味？いらない上から目線の説明。
Mansplaining（マンスプレイニング）は、男性が女性に対して偉そうに説明する時に使われる言葉。
Mansplaining의미｜Mansplaining이란? 🇰🇷
Mansplaining 뜻: 설명하지 않아도 되는 걸 설명하며 잘난 척할 때.
Mansplaining(맨스플레이닝)은 남성이 여성에게 잘난 척하며 설명할 때 쓰는 말이에요.
Mansplaining意思｜Mansplaining是什么？ 🇨🇳
Mansplaining 是什么意思？指男性对女性做出多余的解释。
Mansplaining（大男子主义式讲解）指男人对女人居高临下地解释常识。
Mansplaining Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet Mansplaining? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Mansplaining? Herablassendes Verhalten von Männern.
Mansplaining ist, wenn Männer Frauen herablassend Dinge erklären.
Mansplaining Significado｜¿Qué Significa Mansplaining? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Mansplaining? Explicación con tono superior por parte de hombres.
Mansplaining es cuando un hombre explica algo condescendientemente a una mujer.
Mansplaining Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire Mansplaining? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire Mansplaining? Un termine per spiegazioni arroganti.
Mansplaining è quando un uomo spiega qualcosa in modo condiscendente a una donna.
Mansplaining Signification｜C’est Quoi Mansplaining? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Mansplaining ? Terme pour une attitude paternaliste.
Mansplaining signifie qu’un homme explique quelque chose de manière condescendante à une femme.
Mansplaining значение｜Что такое Mansplaining? 🇷🇺
Что значит Mansplaining? Это термин для гендерно высокомерного объяснения.
Mansplaining — это когда мужчина снисходительно объясняет очевидное.
Mansplaining ما معنى｜المعنى Mansplaining؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Mansplaining؟ شرح متعالي أو غير مبرر يقوم به الرجل.
Mansplaining هو شرح الرجل للأمور بطريقة متعالية أو غير ضرورية للنساء.
Mansplaining Overview
Mansplaining is Gen Z’s word for unnecessary explanations that talk down.
That’s the full slang guide for Mansplaining, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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