Retortical

A remark that is both rhetorical and is essentially a retort, as when asking a question in a sarcastic tone that indicates you don’t require an answer.

I hate to get retortical about it, but are you sure you didn’t leave you brain at home?

by Time Foolery March 30, 2024

rhetorical fact

A piece of information, usually not true, that a person cites in order to win an argument.

I don't really know if 1.2% of marriages end in murder, it was just a rhetorical fact to shut bob up.

by thefj February 10, 2014

rhetorical answer

An answer to a rhetorical question, what is asked to make a point, which is answered to make a point.

"Oh, please. Everyone's always on about the children. I've already tried leaving them alive, but all they do is grow up under my rule or dedicate their pathetic lives to revenge, usually both. Really, killing them is a kindness. I can retract that kindness if you wish. But then who's the villain?"
"Y- you."
"N- no, that was a rhetorical question."
"And I gave you a rhetorical answer."

by i can feel you slipping October 21, 2015

rhetorical answer

A response to a question that does not answer the question asked. Commonly used by busy mums with the sole purpose of annoying those asking the question.

Jack: what time will dinner be ready?
Paula: when its cooked.
Jack: stop it with those rhetorical answers! !

by jess12 May 27, 2014

rhetorical flourish

An oratory elaboration which exceeds the limits of what most people would describe as useful or informative, or which tangentially strays into the realm philosophical musings.

"Yo, your homie said you was in for some shenanigans."

"No man, that was just rhetorical flourish."

by 2dois2b February 27, 2009

Retarticle

Describing something that is rhetorically retarded

Boss: do secretaries do laundry too?
Secretary: some secretaries don't even do their OWN laundry, so dont ask retarticle questions!
Boss: do u mean retarded or rhetorical?
Secretary: combination of both

by Chendawg522 January 5, 2008

rhetorical question

A question were the speaker does not expect an answer

Bob: Jim, why do you have to be such a dumb ass

Jim: well it all started in the summer of 1995 when...

Bob: That was a rhetorical question dumb ass

by I am feeling fat and sassy January 18, 2009