momsplain
(North America, informal) To explain something in a condescending manner to a childless person, presuming that childless people have a lower social status or judgement skills.
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(North America, informal) To explain something in a condescending manner to a childless person, presuming that childless people have a lower social status or judgement skills.
“As a mom, let me momsplain, she's Nessy and you are baby Bigfoot”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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