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rhetorical apology

An apology that does not require an "it's ok" response. Usually the person who is being apologized to should actually be doing the apologizing. Rhetorical apologies are often stated with large amounts of unmistakable sarcasm.
Incorrect response...

Guy: Oh come on girl! What's wrong with having a little fun?
Girl: Um do I look like the kind of person who's ok with just having "a little fun?" I'm not a slut. Sorry.
Guy: That's ok.
Girl: That was a rhetorical apology you doucher.

Correct response...

Guy: Oh come on girl! What's wrong with having a little fun?
Girl: Um do I look like the kind of person who's ok with just having "a little fun?" I'm not a slut. Sorry.
Guy: Oh no no! I'm sorry! I was completely out of line.
by gimmieames December 7, 2010
mugGet the rhetorical apologymug.

Rhetoric Alley

Rhetoric Alley is when a group of people get together and talk about issues affecting, politics, community..etc with no planned solutions for all the group conversations taking place. Usually in forums
This topic is going down Rhetoric Alley
by #iamtheconnector October 16, 2017
mugGet the Rhetoric Alleymug.

Rhetorical Cap

Cap used for rhetorical purposes (to further a point), as opposed to simply for the love of the game. Similar to a rhetorical question (a question asked for rhetorical purposes).
His essay lacked evidence so you utilized rhetorical cap to further his point.
by bear999 July 12, 2025
mugGet the Rhetorical Capmug.

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by Adujasty343 June 8, 2025
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