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dadsplain

verb

Etymology

Blend of dad + explain, equivalent to dad + -splain.

  1. derived from explanō
  2. derived from explaner
  3. inherited from explanen
  4. compounded as dadsplain — “dad + explain”

Definitions

  1. To offer condescending, unsolicited, or oversimplified advice as a father.

    • Why does my dad have to dadsplain things to me like I'm five? Like I'm pretty sure I didn't even ask.

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