parroting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of repeating words or phrases, often in an imitative manner, especially by a parrot.

  - "The parrot mimics the sound of a bicycle bell."
  - "Children often enjoy repeating the words of their favorite cartoon characters."

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Synonyms

ape , copycat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parroting
boring , warning , adoring

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Variants

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parrot , parroted , parroting , parrots

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Etymology

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The term 'parroting' comes from the Old French word 'papegai', which means 'parrot'. It is believed that the term came into use due to the ability of parrots to mimic human speech.

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Trivia

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1. Parrots are the only birds that are able to mimic human speech.

2. Parrots have been kept as pets for over 1,000 years.

3. The largest parrot in the world is the Hyacinth Macaw, which can grow up to 3 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mimicry: Mimicry is a related concept to parroting, as it also involves imitating the sounds, speech, or behavior of others.

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Culture

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Parroting has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that deal with language and imitation. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck Finn is taught to read by a runaway slave named Jim, who uses parroting to help Huck learn.

How to Memorize "parroting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a parrot repeating words or phrases.
   - Imagine yourself imitating the sound of a parrot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parroting' with the image of a parrot.
   - Think of the word 'mimic' when you see or hear the word 'parroting'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parrots Perch and Peach' to remember the definition of parroting.
   - Create a mental image of a parrot perching on a branch and repeating a phrase.

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