noggin

[ˈnɑːɡɪn]

noggin Definition

• 1. a person's head
• 2. a small amount of something, especially a drink

Using noggin: Examples

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

• Example

  He hit his noggin on the door frame.

• Example

  I'll just have a quick noggin of whiskey before bed.

noggin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for noggin

• cranium
• pate
• bean
• brainpan
• sip
• swig
• gulp
• mouthful
• head
• skull

Phrases with noggin

• use one's noggin

  to use one's brain or intelligence

  Example

  Come on, use your noggin and figure it out!

• noggin of ale

  a small quantity of ale

  Example

  I'll have a noggin of ale, please.

• noggin of nog

  a small quantity of eggnog

  Example

  I love having a noggin of nog during the holidays.

Origins of noggin

origin unknown

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Summary: noggin in Brief

The term 'noggin' [ˈnɑːɡɪn] refers to a person's head or a small amount of something, especially a drink. It is often used in phrases like 'use one's noggin,' meaning to use one's brain or intelligence, and 'noggin of ale,' referring to a small quantity of ale.