parrot

noun

par·rot | \ ˈper-ət,

ˈpa-rət\

Definition of parrot

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

verb

parroted; parroting; parrots

Definition of parrot (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to repeat by rote

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Synonyms for parrot

Synonyms: Verb

ditto, echo, quote, reecho, repeat

Examples of parrot in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

An Illinois man trapped deep in mud while trying to save his pet parrot was rescued Sunday. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "Firefighters rescue Illinois man trapped waist-deep in mud while trying to save pet parrot," 15 Aug. 2018 There’s even a silhouette of Jafar’s parrot Iago flying above the skyline. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Disney's Live-Action Aladdin Remake Already Has a Teaser Trailer," 12 Oct. 2018 Demonstrating that the collection didn’t take itself too seriously, at one point a model in a gray tuxedo and sneakers strutted out with a real parrot sitting on her shoulder. — Thomas Adamson, The Seattle Times, "Dior and Gucci theatrically kick off Paris Fashion Week," 24 Sep. 2018 Lopez said, adding that breeding centers can hold only so many parrots. — Danica Coto, The Seattle Times, "Scientists work to save wild Puerto Rican parrot after Maria," 21 Nov. 2018 Besides its five sprawling pools—including one with the longest slide in Waikiki—you’ll find dozens of animal species on the grounds, including parrots and turtles. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Resorts in Hawaii: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 The sunny red and yellow number featured a ruched torso and a luxe, silky fabric featuring parrots and flowers. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Zendaya Is Wearing Parrots on her Dress and Still Looks Amazing," 2 May 2017 Meanwhile, cats can live 15 to 20 years, parrots 50 to 60 years, and hamsters only a few years. — Karen Asp, Good Housekeeping, "10 Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Pet," 30 Aug. 2012 Go for just-plain-gorgeous in these fashion-forward booties with a colorful parrot print and chunky, 3-inch metallic-gold heel. — Bree Coven Foster, The Seattle Times, "5 fall boots for rain and shine," 8 Oct. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Later, congressional investigators would parrot the identical query to their subpoenaed witnesses. — Tom Nolan, WSJ, "‘Hollywood Godfather’ Review: Shaking Down Tinseltown," 27 Dec. 2018 This outlandish allegation was put forth without any credible supporting evidence and simply parroted public statements of others. — Stavros Agorakis, Vox, "Read the full transcript of Sen. Collins’s speech announcing she’ll vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh," 5 Oct. 2018 These teens don’t emptily parrot these sentiments, Bob says, but start exploring and researching it in their own lives. — Daniel Villarreal, Vox, "Drag queens are more political than ever. Can they lead a movement?," 5 Nov. 2018 Trump’s words have been parroted by other people accused of unsavory acts in recent months. — Allyson Chiu, The Seattle Times, "Man accused of groping woman on flight invokes Trump," 23 Oct. 2018 Afternoon tea and accompanying sandwiches are still served on a daily basis in the pink-and-green-adorned drawing room of the main clubhouse, which also features a resident Amazon parrot named Alonso. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "How Bermuda's Legendary Coral Beach & Tennis Club Is Welcoming a New Crowd," 24 Aug. 2018 Reporters who have ventured out to talk to Republicans have likely discovered the common belief among such voters that media professionals are almost entirely lined up in opposition to Mr. Trump and tend to parrot each other’s attacks. — James Freeman, WSJ, "Trump’s Honeymoon with Media Almost Over," 13 Aug. 2018 An uncle would say something stupid, and Martinez would parrot it back perfectly, sending the room into fits. — Jazmine Hughes, New York Times, "How ‘Desus & Mero’ Conquered Late Night," 18 June 2018 The man was obviously parroting former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, who had uttered the same sound on Fox News several days earlier, during a discussion about migrant children being seized from their parents at the border. — Avi Selk, Washington Post, "Man arrested after shouting ‘womp, womp’ and pulling a gun on immigration protesters," 1 July 2018

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