noggin

[ nog-uhn ]

noun

1. a small cup or mug.
2. a small amount of alcoholic liquor, usually a gill.
3. Informal. a person's head.

noggin

/ ˈnɒɡɪn /

noun

1. a small quantity of spirits, usually 1 gill
2. a small mug or cup
3. an informal word for head

Word History and Origins

Origin of noggin¹

First recorded in 1620–30; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of noggin¹

C17: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Then she opens an upper cabinet and is pummeled in the noggin by an avalanche of unmatched Tupperware – someone else’s task left for her to do.

From Salon

It’s not the first time parrots have been observed using their noggins to get by.

From New York Times

In the most gripping scene, he holds Mark by the head to run through the Chicago subway, using Invincible’s durable noggin to rip the train apart and kill every passenger on board.

From Salon

It’s an early Wednesday morning, and I’m about to work out — my noggin.

From Los Angeles Times

Besides assembling a Hall of Fame resume, Bruce Bochy is primarily known for two things: his humility and his extremely large noggin.

From Los Angeles Times