English Explanatory Dictionary

sick as a parrot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Extremely sick; very ill.
  2. Very disappointed; miserable.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

sick as a parrot

Etymology

(very disappointed): Apparently of sporting (soccer) origin.

Synonyms

sick as a cat sick as a dog sick as a horse
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