Socratic Method

So·crat·ic meth·od

Noun

A. Method developed by Socrates in which one answers a question with another question

B. Fun way to annoy people =

Person 1: Ugh..I`m bored.
Person 2: How come?
Person 1: I dunno. Just because? Aren't you bored, too?
Person 2: No, not really. How about you?
Person 1: I just told you I was..
Person 2: Yea, but isn't it possible that you could've changed your state of mind while you were talking?
Person 1: I guess, but..what the hell?
Person 2: What?
Person 1: Why do you keep asking me questions, dammit?!
Person 2: Why do you keep responding?
Person 1: Well, you're my friend so I should listen to you, right?
Person 2: Why are you asking me?
Person 1: Because you're here..?
Person 2: Is that a question?
Person 1: Screw this. *leaves*
Person 2: *grins* I love the socratic method...

by Poketh November 27, 2006

Socratic Seminar

Torture for the quiet kids. Forces them to speak to get a good grade. Usually run by the big nerds that keep on talking all the time and other kids "agreeing" to everything they say.

Girl 1: "Hey did you hear that we will have a Socratic Seminar next week?"
Quiet kid: "Really? I don't know shit?" *Opens backpack*

by digbickkid November 22, 2019

scrating

Of Ilkeston origin when someone is upset or crying, usually used in a negative, offensive, uncaring way

"Stop scrating"/"Your always scrating"/

by tmw January 24, 2005

Socratic

1) Fantastic and underrated band from Cranford / Linden, New Jersey currently signed to Drive-Thru Records, on which they released Lunch For The Sky.

They are currently a 4 piece consisting of Duane F. Okun, Kevin G. Bryan II, Thomas Patrick Stratton and Vincent D'Amico. Bassist Adam Swider left the group in May, 2006.

2) A method invented by Greek Philosopher Socrates.

1) I'll extend my arms out to learn a lesson that no teachers teach on how to admire the morning in case this is the last one that I'll ever see. - Socratic

2) Makes no sense to me - Me

by Tommyhaych July 14, 2006

Socratic Entry

When an older man penetrates the thighs of a male teenager. In Ancient Greece, relations between an older man and a young male was common. However, oral sex was looked down upon; as a result, the thighs would be penetrated.

Plato used the Socratic Entry with his younger playmate, Saul.

by zz-money December 14, 2008

socratis

is a greek name meaning fag...

today my friend was a socratis

by i rock your world December 7, 2009

socratic seminar

A circle jerk with an inside and outside circle. One is not allowed to cum until in the inner circle. Otherwise they will be muted (kicked out). Started by ancient Greek philosepher Socrates.

Me: Did you hear David and his friends held a socratic seminar?
You: Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww

by theCDFenforcer April 15, 2011