1
: any of numerous widely distributed tropical birds (order Psittaciformes and especially family Psittacidae) that are often crested and brightly colored, have a distinctive stout hooked bill and zygodactyl feet, and include some excellent mimics
2
: a person who sedulously echoes another's words
parrot
adjective
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Verb
Some of the students were just parroting what the teacher said.
the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
After all, a parrot is another mind — not exactly like ours, but a sentient mind nevertheless.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
The fan used a homophobic slur when referring to Travis and his romance with Taylor Swift, only for Jason to parrot the slur and slam the man’s phone to the ground.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Maceda said that, as of Wednesday, the shelter has taken in 15 dogs and one parrot as a result of the fire while larger animals, such as horses and livestock, were directed to the campus of Pierce College in nearby Woodland Hills.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
After all, a parrot is another mind — not exactly like ours, but a sentient mind nevertheless.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
During a later appearance on stage at the protest, Clarkson argued that the BBC was parroting government rhetoric.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
The fan used a homophobic slur when referring to Travis and his romance with Taylor Swift, only for Jason to parrot the slur and slam the man’s phone to the ground.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parrot. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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parrot
1 of 2 noun
par·rot
ˈpar-ət 
1
: any of numerous usually brightly colored tropical birds marked by a strong hooked bill, by toes arranged in pairs with two in front and two behind, and often by the ability to mimic speech
2
: a person who repeats the words of others without understanding what they mean
parrot
2 of 2 verb
: to repeat words like a parrot
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