noddle

[ˈnɒd(ə)l]

noddle Definition

• 1. a person's head
• 2. one's intelligence or understanding

Using noddle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "noddle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I've got a headache in my noddle.

• Example

  Use your noddle and figure it out.

• Example

  He's got a good noddle for numbers.

noddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for noddle

• brain
• intellect
• mind
• wit
• head

Phrases with noddle

• use one's noddle

  to use one's intelligence or understanding to solve a problem

  Example

  You need to use your noddle to figure out how to fix the issue.

• knock someone's noddle

  to criticize or insult someone's intelligence or understanding

  Example

  Don't knock his noddle just because he doesn't understand the concept yet.

• have a good noddle

  to have good intelligence or understanding

  Example

  She has a good noddle for languages, picking them up quickly.

Origins of noddle

from Middle English 'nodel', meaning 'head'

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Summary: noddle in Brief

The term 'noddle' [ˈnɒd(ə)l] refers to a person's head or one's intelligence or understanding. It is often used in phrases like 'use one's noddle,' meaning to use one's intelligence to solve a problem, and 'knock someone's noddle,' meaning to criticize or insult someone's intelligence. 'Noddle' is also used in the phrase 'have a good noddle,' indicating good intelligence or understanding.