/RT

What Does /RT Mean?

/RT means "Rhetorical Question."

/RT (usually typed /rt) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that the sender is asking a question in order to make a point or to create a dramatic effect, rather than to get an answer.

The /RH tone indicator also has exactly the same meaning as /RT.

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Summary of Key Points

"Rhetorical Question" is the most common definition for /RT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
/RT
Definition:Rhetorical Question
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Example of /RT Used in a Text

/RT

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See Also

/G (genuine) /GEN (genuine question) /HJ (half-joking) /L (lyrics) /LH (lighthearted) /LI (literally) /LU (little upset) /NEG (negative connotation) /NEU (neutral) /NM (not mad) /NSRS (not serious) /P (platonic) /PC (positive connotation) /POS (positive connotation) /R (romantic) /T (teasing) /TH (threat)