"parakeetitis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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. Etymology templates: {{af|en|parakeet|-itis}} parakeet + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} parakeetitis (uncountable)
  1. (informal, humorous, board games) The excessive admiration of, and tendency to be easily distracted by, the visually appealing components of a board game (especially a Eurogame). Tags: humorous, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Board games
    Sense id: en-parakeetitis-en-noun-VRHRC-UJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -itis

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