English Explanatory Dictionary

parakeetitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The excessive admiration of, and tendency to be easily distracted by, the visually appealing components of a board game (especially a Eurogame).

Word forms

parakeetitis

Etymology

From parakeet + -itis. From the humorous association of such a player's behaviour with parakeets' repetition of human phrases and supposed affinity for shiny or colourful objects.

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