Meaning of ablesplain | Babel Free

Definitions

To explain something related to disability in a manner that is condescending or shows a lack of understanding, compassion, or respect for the disabled.

neologism

Examples

“The disability needs to be “ablesplained” by a medical authority—and these explanations often usurp the voice or perspective of the narrator and overwrite their identity in scientific and pathological terms.”

“'They just ablesplained their delay by using a disabled passenger as an excuse. And it's a disabled passenger I know. You truly cannot make this up.'”

“I’m so sick of able-bodied people trying to speak for us, and ablesplaining!”

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