splain verb2 •(slang) To condescendingly explain something, often extensively, especially to someone that knows more about it; for example, to mansplain, whitesplain, etc.Those who splain may have the intent of helping the situation, but the actual impact of their actions can feel condescending or insulting. — 2019 •(dialect, informal) Apheretic form of explain."Howsomever, dey 'ranged der 'fairs, en splained der bizness." — 1881 formssplained · splaining · splains