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Definitions for noggin
ˈnɒg ənnog·gin
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Princeton's WordNet
attic, bean, bonce, noodle, noggin, domenoun
informal terms for a human head
Wiktionary
nogginnoun
A small mug, cup or ladle.
nogginnoun
A measure equivalent to a gill. Also possibly linked to the phrase naggin of vodka (a small bottle of vodka).
nogginnoun
The head.
Etymology: Origin unknown. (Irish naigín, Scottish Gaelic noigean are both from English.) Compare nog.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Nogginnoun
A small mug.
Etymology: nossel, German.
All this while Frog laughed in his sleeve, gave the esquire the other noggin of brandy, and clapped him on the back. John Arbuthnot, Hist. of J. Bull.
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noggin
A noggin is a colloquial or slang term for a person's head.
Webster Dictionary
Nogginnoun
a small mug or cup
Nogginnoun
a measure equivalent to a gill
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Noggin
nog′in, n. a small mug or wooden cup, or its contents, a dram suitable for one person. [Ir. noigin, Gael. noigean.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
noggin
A small cup or spirit-measure, holding about 1/4 of a pint.
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nig-nog
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of noggin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of noggin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of noggin in a Sentence
Eggnog, which is actually a drinkable form of custard, originated in medieval Britain where locals created a hot, creamy ale-like drink, the name, ‘Eggnog,’ is a combination of ‘noggin,’ a wooden cup, and ‘grog,’ a strong beer.
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