rhetorical answer 

As opposed to a question not needing an answer, a rhetorical answer is an answer that should not questioned.

Joe: What's going on?
Abbie: My mum has gone into a coma, my dad has run off with his dentist and just failed all my exams.
Joe: ......that's a rhetorical answer isn't it?

rhetorical answer by TheMasterOfAwesome September 7, 2009

Rhetorical Question

A question asked in which one already knows the answer to not expecting reply; simply to be a dick, to annoy you, or for some other odd reason.

"Why'd you get me pregnant Jonny?"
"I thought you loved children?!"
"I do! I just wanted to make sure you remembered.(:"
"You're a crazy hoe, I'm out! Call me when you need child support. Better yet, I'll give you a booty call within the week."

Now you see, the moral of the story is never to ask rhetorical questions.

Rhetorical Question by Peterbuttajelly February 28, 2010

Rhetorical question

A question asked of someone either in identical or varied form by that same person or persons.

It typically cannot be answered since it would have previously been answered.

Therefore, the expectation of that person or persons being questioned is that they need not be expected to respond to it (wastes time and useful energy).

The questioning tends to be done somewhat annoyingly to add emphasis to an initial query. However, the net result is more like an annoying interrogation.

See also: retorical

"Did you look in area X as you said you would?"

"Yes I did. I searched thoroughly but without success."

"Are you sure?" He asks incredulously.

"I believe I've answered your question already. That was a rhetorical question.!"

I ask myself, "If my ability to find something so simple and familiar is so sadly doubtful why the f... don't you look for it yourself?"

Pissed off with this moron, I cut discussion and exit the room.

Rhetorical question by Sonicpixy January 18, 2004

rhetorical asshole 

When someone specifically asks rhetorical questions to incite an argument.

Kyle is a rhetorical asshole.

rhetorical asshole by sweetazz June 27, 2017

Rhetorical Statement 

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.

Bob: My girlfriend just dumped me for a man-whore
Jack: Ha sucker! I told you this would happen!
Bob: You douche it was a fucking rhetorical statement!

Rhetorical Statement by iIsChIlLiN May 30, 2009

Rhetorical Phone Call

A term coined by UK Grime artist; JME, meaning a phone call that you don't answer. Stems from the term 'rhetorical question' which is a question that doesn't require an answer, such as "Are you silly blad?".

When she phones me I can't be bothered to answer, might as well call it a rhetorical phone call

Rhetorical Phone Call by Mattaldinho December 13, 2010

Rhetorical Rant 

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.

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!

Rhetorical Rant by JD-Lump May 26, 2010