Definition of parrot
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
adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of parrot
probably modification of Middle French perroquet
parrot
Definition of parrot
transitive verb
: to repeat by rote
Examples of parrot in a Sentence
Some of the students were just parroting what the teacher said.
the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment
First Known Use of parrot
1596
PARROT Defined for English Language Learners
parrot
playDefinition of parrot for English Language Learners
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: a bright-colored tropical bird that has a curved bill and the ability to imitate speech
parrot
Definition of parrot for English Language Learners
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: to repeat (something, such as words, ideas, etc.) without understanding the meaning
PARROT Defined for Kids
parrot
playDefinition of parrot for Students
: a brightly colored tropical bird that has a strong hooked bill and is sometimes trained to imitate human speech
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