dadsplain en · VERB
Etymology
Blend of dad + explain, equivalent to dad + -splain.
Meanings
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(slang) To offer advice as a father, especially condescending, unsolicited, or oversimplified advice.
Why does my dad have to dadsplain things to me like I'm five? Like I'm pretty sure I didn't even ask.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dadsplaining | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| dadsplains | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| dadsplained | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| dadsplained | Tense=Past | lexicographic |