A phrase or verbal cue intended to solicit attention or further inquiry from an uninvolved third party.
James looked down at his phone and said "wow, that's so cool", hoping that others around him would rush to his side begging for details.
He always uses verbal clickbait to try to start conversations.
He always uses verbal clickbait to try to start conversations.
by Brian SJ September 4, 2016

Instead of "I love their accent!" , say "I love their verbal swagger!"
"His verbal swagger is attractive."
"His verbal swagger is attractive."
by MysticRayne January 16, 2024

Pure domination in an argument of any kind. Coming from the slang word "to son" which means to dominate in an unspecified genre of competition, a verbal sonning pertains only to conversational situations.
Did you see David verbally son that girl in the argument during class today? He really knows his stuff!
by FilosopherStond April 20, 2009

the perpetuating of racial stereotypes, usually brought up by one pulling out the race card as an excuse
Kyle: Jay why are you always late
Jay: That's verbal battery, you are perpetuating black stereotypes
Jay: That's verbal battery, you are perpetuating black stereotypes
by jayslefttit February 16, 2018

verb; an explanation given during a drunken stupor- a "blackout" - either emotional, humorous, or devastatingly realistic.
"Dude, do you remember Megan telling that story about 'good evaluation vs. normal evaluation' at 3am? That story went on forever...it was such a verbal blackout"
by alexhc October 7, 2008

During the month of October, you may verbally abuse a ginger, anyone that claims to be a ginger is fair game. Have fun!
by John Moses Browning October 10, 2023

A verbalized account of mundane, useless information which nobody cares to hear about. Very common in a cubicle environment where heckling chics laugh, carry on, and discuss everything from hair products, to the guys they were with this past weekend, to the loathing of the boss.
Very much like a Twitter update but much more painful and boring. You cannot choose to click them off. You are subjected to this nonsense all day, everyday... verbally. Verbal Tweet.
Very much like a Twitter update but much more painful and boring. You cannot choose to click them off. You are subjected to this nonsense all day, everyday... verbally. Verbal Tweet.
by jrost618 August 18, 2009
