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parroting

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb parrot has 1 sense
  1. parrot - repeat mindlessly; "The students parroted the teacher's words"
    --1 is one way to
    repeat, echo
    Derived form: noun parrot2
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something
    Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

Definitions from the Web

Parroting

Definition:

Parroting refers to the act of imitating or repeating what someone else says without understanding the meaning or context. It can also be used to describe the automatic repetition of words or phrases without critical thought.

Senses:

As a verb (transitive):

1. To mimic or repeat someone else's words or actions without comprehension or independent thought.

2. To mindlessly repeat words or phrases without considering their meaning or validity.

As a noun:

1. The act of imitating or repeating someone else's words or actions without comprehension.

2. The repetitive or mechanical repetition of words or phrases without critical thought.

Popular Usage:

Parroting is often used to criticize individuals who blindly repeat information without understanding it. It is commonly associated with the regurgitation of facts or opinions without any personal analysis.

Local Usage:

In local communities, parroting may refer to the mimicry or imitation of regional dialects, accents, or local slang without being a native speaker.

Sample Sentences:

1. In the debate, he lacked original arguments and merely engaged in parroting his opponent's viewpoints.

2. The teacher noticed that some students were parroting answers during the test without demonstrating real comprehension.

3. It's important to critically analyze the information we receive instead of simply parroting what we hear.

4. The children found delight in parroting the new words they learned from their favorite storybooks.

5. He entertained the crowd by parroting different accents and dialects from around the world.

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