How to Pronounce "sick as a parrot"
expression
SIK-az-uh-PAR-uht
SIK-az-uh-PAR-uht
Definition
An informal British expression meaning extremely disappointed or upset, usually after a sudden failure or loss.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛɹət
British English
sˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /pˈæɹət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIK-az-uh-PAR-uht
UK
SIK-az-uh-PAR-uht
Listen in Context
He was sick as a parrot when his team lost the final.
She was sick as a parrot after failing the exam.
We were all sick as a parrot because the picnic was canceled.
Honestly, I was sick as a parrot when I found out I didn't get the job.