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parroted

 

[ ˈpærɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

repeated speech

The term 'parroted' refers to the act of repeating something, often without fully understanding its meaning. This verb is commonly used to describe the behavior of mimicking someone else's words or phrases. It suggests a lack of original thought, as the speaker is merely echoing what has been said before. Parroting can occur in various contexts, such as in conversation, education, or even in media. The term is derived from the behavior of parrots, birds known for their ability to imitate sounds and human speech.

Synonyms

echoed, imitated, mimicked, repeated

Examples of usage

  • She parroted his opinion during the meeting.
  • The child parroted everything the teacher said.
  • He often parrots popular phrases from movies.
  • They were quickly parroted by others in the discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "parroted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 papagueado

🇮🇳 तोता बनाया गया

🇩🇪 nachgeplappert

🇮🇩 diparrot

🇺🇦 папуга

🇵🇱 papugowany

🇯🇵 オウム返しの

🇫🇷 répété

🇪🇸 repetido

🇹🇷 tekrarlanan

🇰🇷 앵무새처럼 말한

🇸🇦 مُقلَّد

🇨🇿 opakovaný

🇸🇰 opakovaný

🇨🇳 模仿的

🇸🇮 ponovljen

🇮🇸 papagájað

🇰🇿 папугалық

🇬🇪 პაპაგაიდებული

🇦🇿 təkrarlanan

🇲🇽 repetido

Etymology

The word 'parroted' comes from the noun 'parrot,' which originates from the Middle French word 'perroquet,' or 'parroquet,' used to describe the bird known for its ability to mimic human speech and other sounds. Its use in the English language dates back to the 16th century, where it was adopted to describe not only the bird but also the action of imitating speech. Parrots have captured human imagination for centuries, leading to the adoption of this word in various idiomatic expressions. The connection between the bird's behavior and the act of repeating language has given rise to the verb 'parrot,' often implying a mechanical or thoughtless repetition. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass broader meanings related to the repetition of ideas or phrases in social or cultural contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,218, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.