parenthesia

parenthesia
Used to refer to the condition of an individual who has an (arguably) pathological need to constantly explain his or her viewpoint or actions, a parenthesiast.

She turned to the talkative drunk who had just creamed her car and said, Look, spare me the parenthesia ... save your excuses for the judge.


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  • parenthesia — Used to refer to the condition of an individual who has an (arguably) pathological need to constantly explain his or her viewpoint or actions, a parenthesiast. She turned to the talkative drunk who had just creamed her car and said, Look, spare… …   Dictionary of american slang

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