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straightsplaining

straightsplaining noun: condescending explanation of something by a heterosexual to a non-heterosexual person. Also the present participle and gerund of straightsplain.

Noun

straightsplaining (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, informal) Condescending explanation of something by a heterosexual to a non-heterosexual person.

Also used as

straightsplaining is also the present participle and gerund of straightsplain.

Origin of straightsplaining

Blend of straight + explaining, modelled on mansplaining.

Questions about straightsplaining

What does straightsplaining mean?
Straightsplaining means condescending explanation of something by a heterosexual to a non-heterosexual person.
What part of speech is straightsplaining?
Straightsplaining is a noun.

Words near straightsplaining in the dictionary

  1. straightoids
  2. straightphobic
  3. straights
  4. straightsplain
  5. straightsplained
  6. straightsplaining
  7. straightsplains
  8. straightup
  9. straightwash
  10. straightwashed
  11. straightwashes

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