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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?
by Irene 1725 September 20, 2018
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Rhytorical

IF YOU HAVE THIS NAME YOU ARE ONE IN A TRILLION NO CAPPP U FINE
You wus good rhytorical you mighty fine
by Rhytorical October 12, 2021
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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
by Spartriach April 6, 2009
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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.
by Stephblogsalot :] January 2, 2010
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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
by Jimmy-isms August 2, 2015
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Retardical

The act of asking a question about a stupid person or group of people when you already know the answer.
Why are our staff so useless?

Sorry mate, why are you asking retardical questions again?
by TopBanana1701 September 19, 2019
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Rhetorical answer

A rhetorical answer is the instance where an answer is given to an unasked question but it is anticipated to be thought of by the majority of those involve in the conversation.
Bob: I have no idea what I should do for my birthday
Fred: Party?
Gilly: Party sounds good!
Tom: MANSION PARTY!!!
Theodore: China Town - and *no, I don't care to elaborate*.

Theodore has given an example of a rhetorical answer (highlighted by two asterix).
by Pootleflump October 28, 2009
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