noggin

Meanings

• noun

  The top part of a person's head, including the skull and brain.

• noun

  A small container or bottle, especially one used for storing alcohol.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with noggin
logan , hogan , joggin

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Homophones

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1. noggin (en) : The top part of a person's head
   

2. noggin (en) : A small container or bottle
   

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Variants

List of all variants of noggin that leads to same result
noggin , noggins , use her noggin , use his noggin , use one's noggin , use their noggin

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Etymology

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Old English 'noggian' meaning 'to knock' or 'skull'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'noggin' was used in medieval Europe to refer to the head of a decapitated criminal displayed on a spike.

2. In the United States, 'noggin' is a traditional drink made from eggnog that has been aged for several months.

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Related Concepts

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1. skull: The bony structure protecting the brain in humans and other vertebrates.

2. container: A vessel used to store or carry liquids or other substances.

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Culture

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In literature, 'noggin' is used figuratively to refer to a person's head in various contexts, such as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In art, it has been depicted in various sculptures and paintings, often symbolizing strength or power.

How to Memorize "noggin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a human head, focusing on the top part. For the container, imagine a small bottle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'noggin' with the image of a human head for the first meaning and a small bottle for the second meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - For the human head, use the mnemonic 'Nice Old Guy Governs Intelligence'. For the container, use 'Noggin: Need Oil, Gas, or Gin'.

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