parrot
word
/ˈpɛɹət/
PAIR-uht
/pˈæɹət/
PA-ruht
Definition
A parrot is a colorful tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to imitate human speech.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for the bird and for someone who repeats others' words without understanding ('to parrot'). Most common as a noun for the bird. Colorful, often pets. 'Parrot' can be used as a mild insult if describing imitation.
Spanish: loro - papagayoPortuguese (BR): papagaioPortuguese (PT): papagaioChinese (Simplified): 鹦鹉Chinese (Traditional): 鸚鵡Hindi: तोताArabic: بَبْغَاءBengali: তোতাRussian: попугайJapanese: オウムVietnamese: vẹtKorean: 앵무새Turkish: papağanUrdu: طوطاIndonesian: burung beo
Example Sentences
The parrot has bright green feathers.
basic
A parrot can learn to say a few words.
basic
I saw a parrot at the zoo.
basic
He kept a talking parrot as a pet.
natural
Whenever I say something, he just parrots it back.
natural
You can see wild parrots flying around the jungle.
natural