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
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
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T. Nelson Thompson, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024
His implication was that the Central Council of Jews in Germany parrots the political stance of the federal government, which is its main funder.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 18 June 2024
Bates also accused the Post and other outlets, including Breitbart and the Daily Mail, of parroting Republican National Committee talking points.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 June 2024
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Noun
Modern technology is also revealing communication structures in dolphins, bats, bees and various birds, especially parrots and ravens, amazingly akin to human language.
—T. Nelson Thompson, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024
His implication was that the Central Council of Jews in Germany parrots the political stance of the federal government, which is its main funder.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, the conservative establishment is parroting Donald Trump, who famously wears suits that pool at the ankles and look way too big.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 18 June 2024
Bates also accused the Post and other outlets, including Breitbart and the Daily Mail, of parroting Republican National Committee talking points.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 June 2024
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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parrot. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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