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Meaning of pretty Polly | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

A phrase traditionally said to parrots, and a phrase that parrots are traditionally taught to speak.

Equivalents

Français Bonjour Jacquot
Nederlands kopke krabben lorre
Русский по́пка-дура́к

Examples

“Pretty Polly! Pretty Polly! Squawk! 'Allo! Who's a pretty boy! Squawk! 'Allo! 'Allo!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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