noggin

nog·gin  (ngn)

n.

1. A small mug or cup.

2. A unit of liquid measure equal to one quarter of a pint.

3. Slang The human head.

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noggin [ˈnɒgɪn]

n

1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a small quantity of spirits, usually 1 gill

2. a small mug or cup

3. an informal word for head [1]

[of obscure origin]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

noggin - informal terms for a human head bonce, dome, noodle, attic, bean human head - the head of a human being

Translations

noggin [ˈnɒgɪn] N

1. (= glass) → vaso m pequeño; (loosely) → vaso m, caña f (de cerveza)
let's have a noggin (Brit) → tomemos algo

2. (= measure) medida de licor (= 1,42 decilitros)

3. (US) (= head) → coco m, calabaza f

noggin

n

(inf: = head) → Birne f (inf)

(Measure) → Becher m (ca. 0,15 Liter); let’s have a noggin (inf) → wie wärs mit ’nem Gläschen? (inf)