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View usage for: noggin in British English (ˈnɒɡɪn) noun1. a small quantity of spirits, usually 1 gill 3. an informal word for head (sense 1) Word origin C17: of obscure origin noggin in American English (ˈnɑgɪn) noun2. one fourth of a pint: a measure for ale or liquor Examples of 'noggin' in a sentencenoggin This whole episode set off two trains of thought in my noggin. Synonyms of 'noggin'head, block, bean, nut quarter-pint, gill cup, mug, tot, nip More Synonyms of noggin Definition the head He's got a lump on his noggin but he'll live. Synonyms block (informal) bean (US, Canadian, slang) dome (slang) conk (slang) bonce (British, slang) napper (slang) noddle (informal, mainly British) He had drunk a noggin of strong hot toddy on his last birthday. Definition a small quantity of spirits Scots traditionally celebrate Burns Night with a noggin of whisky and a steaming haggis. Additional synonymsDefinition a small amount of spirits, such as whisky a dram of whisky Synonyms measure, shot (informal), drop, glass, tot, slug, snort (slang), snifter (informal) Definition the quantity held by a mug or its contents She had been drinking mugs of coffee to keep herself awake. Synonyms cup, pot (informal), jug, beaker, tankard, stein, flagon, toby jug Definition a small drink of spirits She had a habit of taking an occasional nip from a flask of cognac. Synonyms dram, shot (informal), drop, taste, finger, swallow, portion, peg (British), sip, draught, sup, mouthful, snifter (informal), soupçon - nod
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Additional synonymsDefinition the head Kit shot up, hitting his nut on the roof. Synonyms head, skull, nogginDefinition a small drink of spirits a tot of dark rum Synonyms measure, shot (informal), finger, nip, slug, dram, snifter (informal), toothful |