What Does /RT Mean?
The Quick Answer
/RT means "Rhetorical Question."More Detail...
/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.Image for /RT
When I write /RT, I mean this:
"Rhetorical Question"
Summary of Key Points
"Rhetorical Question" is, by far, the most common meaning for /RT when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| /RT | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Rhetorical Question |
| Type: | Internet Slang Term |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /RT Used in a Text
/RT
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/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)
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