If you say it’s pretty, will it snap back “Phooey”? (6)

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parrot

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'it snap back phooey?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for parrot that I've seen before include "One repeating" , "Chant" , "A flighty creature" , "Tropical bird to repeat mindlessly" , "Recite" .)

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