Word meaning to repeat what another person is saying as a form of mockery?

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For example, when a kid repeats what his/her mother is saying because he/she is angry.

Ross Murray · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-19 13:32:47Z

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I think 'parroting' is perfect for that. It means 'mimic' but also that the person speaking has not thought about the words they are saying.

answered Jan 19, 2018 at 13:32

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Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-15 07:40:02Z

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They might be mimicking, mocking or parroting the person, more likely mimicking.

mimic

verb

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

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answered Jan 19, 2018 at 10:46

Beck

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I'd write mimick
– Boondoggle
Commented Jan 19, 2018 at 11:14
@Boondoggle The verb is mimic dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mimic. Had the answer contained a reference, this would have been clear.
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