toistella — meaning in English

English meaning

• parrot noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
• ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.

Senses

toistella is used for these senses in English:

• parrot (transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
• ring (dated) To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly.

parrot — full definition

1. noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
2. noun Someone who repeats what others say without really understanding it.
3. verb To repeat something word for word without showing any real understanding of it.

ring — full definition

1. noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
2. noun A roughly circular arrangement or shape, or an enclosed area used for a contest such as boxing.
3. verb To make a clear, resonant sound, as a bell does; also, to telephone someone.

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