"ELI5" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /ˌiɛlaɪˈfaɪv/, /ˌɛliˈfaɪv/
Etymology: Acronym of explain like I'm five [years old]. Etymology templates: {{acronym|en|explain like I'm five 􂀿years old􂁀}} Acronym of explain like I'm five [years old] Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} ELI5
  1. (Internet slang) Provide an explanation that is very easy to understand. Tags: Internet Related terms: TIL
    Sense id: en-ELI5-en-phrase-G0Xa8KuY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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