What is the meaning of parrot?

noun

  • Usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds.
  • A copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated.

verb

  • Repeat mindlessly.
    • usage: "The students parroted the teacher's words"
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