Rathsplaining

Rathsplaining, drawing inspiration from the Irish word "rath," meaning fortress or ringfort, symbolizes the construction of a verbal stronghold through which the speaker attempts to assert intellectual superiority and dominance. This act involves explaining simple or well-known topics with excessive complexity and a condescending tone, aiming to fortify the speaker's ego rather than enlighten the listener. By intricately weaving their words like the defensive walls of a rath, the speaker often isolates themselves, inadvertently showcasing a disregard for the audience's existing knowledge. The term highlights the unnecessary and often unwelcome elaboration that not only fails to bridge communication gaps but also establishes barriers, much like a fortress distancing its inhabitants from the outside world.