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parrot
[ par-uht ]
noun
- any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
- a person who, without thought or understanding, merely repeats the words or imitates the actions of another.
verb (used with object)
- to repeat or imitate without thought or understanding.
- to teach to repeat or imitate in such a fashion.
parrot
/ ˈæə /
noun
- any bird of the tropical and subtropical order Psittaciformes, having a short hooked bill, compact body, bright plumage, and an ability to mimic sounds psittacine
- a person who repeats or imitates the words or actions of another unintelligently
- sick as a parrot facetious.extremely disappointed
verb
- tr to repeat or imitate mechanically without understanding
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹dzٰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 貹۴dz· adjective
- 貹۴dz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of parrot1
Example Sentences
Her post also included three crying laughing emojis, parroting the delight she takes in using her platform to belittle those who believe trans people deserve equal rights that ascribe to their identity.
Musk has parroted claims that the SSA’s phone support systems were burdened with widespread fraud attempts, and made a dubious claim that deceased beneficiaries listed as 150 years and older were receiving millions in payouts.
It's estimated that about 15 of these parrots have found a new home in the foothills of Cavehill.
Mr. Trump’s multifaceted campaign against higher education is core to this effort to weaken institutions that do not parrot his version of reality.
He often parrots Putin’s talking points about Ukraine; he’s been quoted as saying that Ukraine is not “a real country.”
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