explaining
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: explainings
Noun
Examples
You've got some explaining to do!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “explaining” mean?
explanation
Is “explaining” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.