parakeetitis

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

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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