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.
Retortical by Time Foolery March 30, 2024
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rhetorical fact
I don't really know if 1.2% of marriages end in murder, it was just a rhetorical fact to shut bob up.
rhetorical fact by thefj February 10, 2014
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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."
"Y- you."
"N- no, that was a rhetorical question."
"And I gave you a rhetorical answer."
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! !
Paula: when its cooked.
Jack: stop it with those rhetorical answers! !
rhetorical answer 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.
rhetorical flourish by 2dois2b February 27, 2009
Retarticle
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
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
Retarticle by Chendawg522 January 5, 2008
rhetorical question
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
Jim: well it all started in the summer of 1995 when...
Bob: That was a rhetorical question dumb ass
rhetorical question by I am feeling fat and sassy January 18, 2009
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