Meaning & use
Parrot
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A brightly colored tropical bird with a curved hooked bill, known for its ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.
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The pet parrot greeted every visitor with a cheerful 'hello.'
The colorful parrot climbed along its perch, whistling a tune.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to parrot' means to repeat something without understanding it, drawing on the bird's famous mimicry.
Another way to use it
2. verb
To repeat words or ideas without real understanding or originality.
The student simply parroted the textbook's definitions.
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