Etymology

parrotry

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Today it means: Thoughtless imitation or repetition of someone else's words or sayings; mindless repetition. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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The story

From parrot + -ry.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. Thoughtless imitation or repetition of someone else's words or sayings; mindless repetition.

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