STRAIGHTSPLAIN

What Does STRAIGHTSPLAIN Mean?

STRAIGHTSPLAIN means "A Straight Person Explaining LGBT Issues to a Gay Person."

The term STRAIGHTSPLAIN is widely used on social media, especially on Twitter, to describe a straight person condescendingly, unnecessarily and often incorrectly, explaining LGBT issues to gay person.

STRAIGHTSPLAIN is a combination of the words "Straight" and "Explain." It was inspired by the term Mansplain, which has also given rise to an ever-growing list of similar terms, including:
  • Gaysplain - A gay person condescendingly explaining gay issues.
  • Grammarsplain - A grammar enthusiast condescendingly explaining the intricacies of grammar (especially to a language teacher).
  • Journosplain - A journalist condescendingly explaining a complicated issue to a subject matter expert (e.g., a scientist).
  • Queersplain - A queer person condescendingly explaining queer issues.
  • Whitesplain - A white person explaining racial issues to a member of an ethnic minority.

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Summary of Key Points

"A Straight Person Condescendingly Explaining LGBT Issues to a Gay Person" is the most common definition for STRAIGHTSPLAIN on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
STRAIGHTSPLAIN
Definition:A Straight Person Condescendingly Explaining LGBT Issues to a Gay Person
Type:Word
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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An Academic Look at STRAIGHTSPLAIN

As it is formed by merging two words into one, STRAIGHTSPLAIN is a portmanteau word. It is a combination of the words Straight and Explain.

STRAIGHTSPLAIN can also be considered a neologism (i.e., a newly coined word or term which has emerged into everyday usage). Some neologisms are formally accepted into mainstream language (at which point, they cease to be neologisms), and some wither until they can longer be considered everyday terms. A neologism can be:
  • A completely new word (e.g., oversharers).
  • A new combination of existing words (e.g., digital detox).
  • A new meaning for an existing word (e.g., sick).

Example of STRAIGHTSPLAIN Used in a Text

STRAIGHTSPLAIN

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See Also

DIET-SPLAIN (a devotee of a particular diet explaining the "scientifically-proven benefits" of their way of eating (especially to a dietitian)) FIT-SPLAIN (a gym or fitness class member explaining fitness training (especially to a fitness coach or personal trainer)) GBF (gay black female) GBM (gay black male) SPLAIN (to explain (especially to explain something in a condescending manner)) STR8 (straight) SWF (single white female, straight white female) SWM (single white male, straight white male) TRUMP-SPLAIN (a supporter of former president Trump defending his record)