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noggin

/ˈnɒɡɪn/

/ˈnɑːɡɪn/

Translations

nogginnoun

noggins

/ˈnɒɡɪn/

/ˈnɑːɡɪn/

têteFamilier.

He bumped his noggin on the low ceiling.

Il s'est cogné la tête contre le plafond bas.

entretoiseCharpenterie.

The carpenter nailed a noggin between the wall studs to strengthen the frame.

Le charpentier a cloué une entretoise entre les montants du mur pour renforcer l’ossature.

godetVieilli ou régional, pour une petite mesure d’alcool.

He ordered a noggin of ale at the tavern.

Il a commandé un godet de bière à la taverne.

Additional translations

cabocheFamilier.

Synonyms

nogginadjective

/ˈnɒɡɪn/

/ˈnɑːɡɪn/

Used attributively before another noun.

crânienRelatif à la tête.

Wearing proper noggin protection is vital for cyclists.

Porter une protection crânienne adéquate est essentiel pour les cyclistes.

nogginnoun

A person's head.

He bumped his noggin on the low ceiling.

A small cup or mug traditionally used for alcoholic drinks, or the quantity it contains (about a quarter of a pint).

He ordered a noggin of ale at the tavern.

Informal: a person's brain or intelligence.

Come on, use your noggin and figure it out.

Carpentry: a short horizontal piece of timber or masonry fixed between studs or joists to provide stiffness or to support sheet materials.

The carpenter nailed a noggin between the wall studs to strengthen the frame.

nogginadjective

Used attributively to denote something relating to or intended for the head.

Wearing proper noggin protection is vital for cyclists.