Like a rhetorical question, a rhetorical statement is one that doesn't need to be commented on. When a person says something that isn't meant to start a conversation, but is usually just sarcastic.
Example of a Rhetorical Statement:
Simon: Yeah,define it for me.
Irene: You're kind of a sarcastic little shit, aren't you?
Simon: Yeah,define it for me.
Irene: You're kind of a sarcastic little shit, aren't you?
by Irene 1725 September 20, 2018
noun. Rhetoric that is pushed in popular culture, including but not limited to, Film, TV, Radio, Print Media, and Social Media
by Joshua MM August 24, 2020
1. A rant you go on, mainly directed towards yourself, in the presence of others. Not expecting or desiring a reaction from said present company.
2. Ranting to yourself aloud, much like thinking aloud.
2. Ranting to yourself aloud, much like thinking aloud.
Person 1: You know, that commercial was so stupid.....
*****5 Min. later*****
.....It's fuckin ridiculous!
Person 2: Dude, there was no need of, or point to that.
Person 1: Fuck you, it was a Rhetorical Rant!
*****5 Min. later*****
.....It's fuckin ridiculous!
Person 2: Dude, there was no need of, or point to that.
Person 1: Fuck you, it was a Rhetorical Rant!
by JD-Lump May 27, 2010
While reciting the pledge of allegiance, give a reach around to a spider monkey and chop off his testicles when finished.
Billy: I gave a rhetoric center to Curious George.
Matt Darusz: No way. I've been trying to do that for years!!
Eric Martin: I have been doin that for years i can show you how!
Matt Darusz: No thanks perv...
Matt Darusz: No way. I've been trying to do that for years!!
Eric Martin: I have been doin that for years i can show you how!
Matt Darusz: No thanks perv...
by B-Rye Held-her April 16, 2007
A verbal condition found in humans, usually undesirable, that continues long after an event has occurred. At times it takes on the form of arrogance, bombast or an excuse. Clogging the instrument of delivery may be most useful.
by Jimmy-isms July 13, 2015
1) The peculiar use of language, not necessarily to persuade or dissuade, but to be perceived as a new way of thinking without actually having to think much about it.
2) Witty use of $10 words.
2) Witty use of $10 words.
John: "It is said that we only ask for advice when we already know the answer. That we just ask for it so when it's followed and it fails, we can blame it on the one who gave it."
Stacy: "haha... no pun intended, eh?"
John: "hehe... nah... it's not so much a play on words, as much as it's a play on idiosyncratic rhetoric! lol"
Stacy: "haha... no pun intended, eh?"
John: "hehe... nah... it's not so much a play on words, as much as it's a play on idiosyncratic rhetoric! lol"
by catbird59 November 4, 2010
A rhetorical answer is the instance where an answer is given to an unasked question but it is anticipated to be thought of by the majority of those involve in the conversation.
Bob: I have no idea what I should do for my birthday
Fred: Party?
Gilly: Party sounds good!
Tom: MANSION PARTY!!!
Theodore: China Town - and *no, I don't care to elaborate*.
Theodore has given an example of a rhetorical answer (highlighted by two asterix).
Fred: Party?
Gilly: Party sounds good!
Tom: MANSION PARTY!!!
Theodore: China Town - and *no, I don't care to elaborate*.
Theodore has given an example of a rhetorical answer (highlighted by two asterix).
by Pootleflump October 28, 2009