poll parrot
The term "poll parrot" has historically been used both to describe a type of parrot and, in a slang sense, to refer to talkative individuals.
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Definition
B2Animal
(dated)A domesticated parrot, often kept as a pet.
Example
- The old sailor had a colorful poll parrot that could mimic his every word.
C1Slang
(dated, archaic)A talkative, gossiping woman.
Example
- She was known in the village as a poll parrot, always eager to spread the latest rumors.
C1Communication
(dated)To speak or imitate something repetitively and mindlessly.
Example
- He would often poll parrot the phrases he heard on TV without understanding their meaning.
Similar
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