# villainsplain

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. Of a villain in a fictional work, to explain the details of one's evil plans or actions, or the motivations that drive them.

## Etymology
From villain + -splain.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/villainsplain