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Synonyms for noggin


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nog-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɒg ən



Définition of noggin

Origin :
  • 1620s, "small cup, mug," later "small drink" (1690s), of unknown origin, possibly related to Norfolk dialectal nog "strong ale." Informal meaning "head" first attested 1866 in American English.
  • noun head
Example sentences :
  • He engaged Mr. Tooter to be there with his fife, and Mr. Noggin with his drum.
  • Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • In the morning Mr. Noggin found that the thief had dropped his hat in his haste.
  • Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • I walked up to it, bashed it firmly on the noggin, and it died.
  • Extract from : « Anything You Can Do ... » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • I feared poor Noggin would be the sufferer, but I could not help that.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Noggin eyed them all, however, with perfect coolness and disdain.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • They were dragging Noggin on, but he evidently delayed them as much as possible.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • I asked him why he had not brought his friend Noggin with him.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • It was difficult to say when Noggin might take the opportunity of slipping away.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Short and Noggin seemed perfectly satisfied with his answers.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Immediately we got in, we told Noggin, who interpreted our report to White Dog.
  • Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston

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