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parakeet vs parrot

parrot vs parakeet

parakeet and parrot both are nouns.

parakeet is not a verb while parrot is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parakeet Yes No No No
parrot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parrot is a hypernym of parakeet; that is, parrot is a word with a broader meaning than parakeet:
  • parakeet: any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots
  • parrot: usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
parakeet (noun) parrot (noun)
any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated
parakeet (verb) parrot (verb)
repeat mindlessly
Difference between parakeet and parrot

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