Other definitions for -splain (2 of 2)
a combining form extracted from mansplain and meaning “to explain or comment on something in a condescending, overconfident, and often inaccurate or oversimplified manner, from the perspective of the group one identifies with,” as in ladysplain; whitesplain:racism being whitesplained to a person of color.
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How to use 'splain in a sentence
"I'll 'splain ever'thing as soon as we get to your rooms," promised Dorothy.
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank BaumThey isnt enough words in langwitch, says he, t splain things.
Every Man for Himself | Norman DuncanAnd I drap in, major, ter 'splain ter you dat I'se gwine ter gently draw outen politics, yassah.
The Sins of the Father | Thomas DixonYes, but I don't know that anybody kin 'splain your daughter allus being with Mr. Thomas, who ain't even divo'ced from his wife.
The Sport of the Gods | Paul Laurence DunbarOh, Mr. Raynor, I do hope an' pray he see fit to give you a chanc't to 'splain 'way the diffe'nces!
J. Poindexter, Colored | Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb
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