# parroting

Pronunciation: say "PA-ruht-ing" /ˈpæɹətɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The mindless repetition of words or ideas without any real understanding of them.
   - Simple: Copying words or ideas without thinking about what they really mean.
   - _The student's essay was mere parroting of the textbook, with no original thought._
   - _Critics dismissed his campaign speech as empty parroting of party slogans._

## Verb

2. Present participle of parrot. — present participle and gerund of parrot
   - Simple: Present participle of parrot. Use this form for the action happening right now or as a name for the action.
   - _He was parroting the news anchor's exact words at the dinner table._
   - _The new intern stood there parroting management's talking points word for word._

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