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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