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Splaining

Noun: The act of explaining something in a condescending or patronizing manner, typically done by a person from a dominant social group.

Example sentence: Jennifer was tired of Mansplaining at the office, where her male colleagues would constantly explain things to her that she already knew.

Verb (Present Participle): The act of explaining something in a condescending or patronizing manner.

Example sentence: Stop mansplaining to me; I am perfectly capable of understanding complex subjects on my own.

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