parrot

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɹət/
/ˈpæɹət/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A kind of bird, many species of which are colourful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.

Synonyms
popinjay psittacine
Example Sentences
  • I bought a wonderful parrot at the pet store.
2 Definition

A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

Synonyms
copycat mimic
Example Sentences
  • What kind of a parrot are you? He just said that.
3 Definition

A puffin.

Synonyms
sea-parrot tomnoddy
4 Definition

Channel coal.

5 Definition

A transponder.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

Example Sentences
  • The interviewee merely parroted the views of her tabloid.