Parrot

/ˈpær.ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bright-colored tropical bird known for its ability to mimic sounds, especially human speech.

The parrot squawked loudly, imitating the sound of a ringing phone.

A person who repetitively copies or mimics the words or actions of another, often without understanding the context.

During the debate, he sounded like a parrot, repeating his party's slogans without any critical analysis.

verb

To repeat or imitate someone else's words or actions without understanding.

She just parrots everything the teacher says, without making any effort to think for herself.

To repeat (something) in a mechanical or mindless way.

The student parroted back the information from the textbook during the exam.

Middle English 'parret', from Old French 'perroquet', from a diminutive of 'perron' meaning 'a little pet.'

parrot fashion

To repeat something without understanding it.

to parrot back

To repeat information verbatim.

avian

Relating to birds.

mimicry

The action of imitating someone or something.

exotic

Rare and unusual, often relating to foreign birds.

Someone who mimics or echoes what someone else says.

Stop being such a parrot and come up with your own ideas!

A person who talks excessively, especially about unimportant topics.

She can go on for hours, she's such a parrot.