1. repeat the words or imitate the actions of someone
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parrot somebody
A parrot (noun) is a colourful tropical bird well known for its ability to imitate human speech. To Parrot someone (as a verb) means to imitate them or impersonate them. "Barry is just parroting Larry. he sounds exactly like him!" It can also mean to repeat something in a mechanical or mindless way without understanding the meaning entirely. "Rote learning where students parrot information back to their teachers is no longer in vogue."