parrot

noun
UK: /ˈpær.ət/
US: /ˈper.ət/

  1. A colorful bird, often kept as a pet, that can copy human speech.

    1. My parrot loves to eat seeds and fruits every day.
    2. The parrot entertained the children by mimicking their laughter and silly sounds.

  2. A person who repeats what others say without understanding it.

    1. He's just a parrot; he repeats everything he hears.
    2. Don't be a parrot; think for yourself and form your own opinions on things.

Synonyms

copycat mimic
parrot verb

  1. To repeat exactly what someone else is saying, without thinking about it or understanding it.

    1. Don't parrot everything I say like that.
    2. The students were merely parroting the teacher's ideas without analyzing them critically.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parrot" in English means: A colorful bird, often kept as a pet, that can copy human speech., A person who repeats what others say without understanding it..

The phonetic transcription of "parrot" is /ˈpær.ət/ in British English and /ˈper.ət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parrot": copycat, mimic.

Example usage of "parrot": "My parrot loves to eat seeds and fruits every day.". More examples on the page.