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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

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, 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?
Rhetorical Statement by Irene 1725 September 20, 2018

Rhetorical Power Scale 

10 - Legendary

8 - Orgasmic

6 - Epic

4 - Awesome

2 - Delicious
(Two people who are aware of the Rhetorical Power Scale)

Guy 1: Man, that movie we saw yesterday was EPIC

Guy 2: Ya, but I watched a dif one, and it was Orgasmic

Guy 1: NO WAI :O

rhetorical 

to be only critically thought of and not literal
Keith: Would you go with me on a picnic?

Steph: Why should i.

Landon: Why would you do that, it's so dumb.

James: Well because i thought it would be...

Landon: *Thinks* Wtf it was a rhetorical question, you were suppose to answer it to yourself and not out loud.
rhetorical by Stephblogsalot :] January 2, 2010

Rhetorical Backwash 

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.
He responded to my question with unstoppable rhetorical backwash