Definition

A person who repeats what others say, often without understanding the meaning.

Example

The teacher was frustrated with the student who acted as a parroter during the discussion.

Conversation

I heard you had a funny encounter with a parroter at the party last night.

Oh yeah, this guy just kept repeating everything people said!

That sounds hilarious! Did anyone try to mess with the parroter?

Definitely! Someone started saying silly phrases just to see his reaction.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parroter is derived from the word 'parrot' (from Middle French *perroquet*, meaning a type of bird known for mimicking sounds) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). Thus, a 'parroter' refers to a person who mimics or repeats what others say, much like a parrot.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who 'mimics' or 'repeats' like a parrot — that's what a 'parroter' does.

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