The difference between Straightsplain and Whitesplain

When used as verbs, straightsplain means to explain lgbt issues, people or behavior to someone who is not of a heterosexual orientation (i.e. an lgbt individual) in a condescending manner, presuming the listener's inferior understanding, whereas whitesplain means to explain (something) condescendingly to one who is not white, especially regarding race relations or minority behavior, presuming the listener's inferior understanding because of their race.

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  1. Straightsplain as a verb (colloquial, derogatory, chiefly, _, Internet):

    To explain LGBT issues, people or behavior to someone who is not of a heterosexual orientation (i.e. an LGBT individual) in a condescending manner, presuming the listener's inferior understanding.

  1. Whitesplain as a verb (colloquial, derogatory, chiefly, _, Internet):

    To explain (something) condescendingly to one who is not white, especially regarding race relations or minority behavior, presuming the listener's inferior understanding because of their race.

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