Where does “Trumpsplain” come from?

Trumpsplain (English) comes from English Trump, from Middle English trumpe, from Old French trompe, from Frankish trumpa — trump, trumpet; trumpet.

Trumpsplain (English): To explain or rationalize Donald Trump (born 1946), the 45th president of the United States, or his actions, remarks, policies or popularity

Definitions

  1. To explain or rationalize Donald Trump (born 1946), the 45th president of the United States, or his actions, remarks, policies or popularity

Ancestry of “Trumpsplain”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishTrumpThe suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others
2Middle EnglishtrumpeA trumpet, horn, or similar musical instrument;...
3Old Frenchtrompetrump, trumpet; horn, trump, trumpet
4Frankishtrumpatrump, trumpet; trumpet
Every word from Frankish trumpa →
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