noggin (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈnɒɡɪn/
Definition
noggin means a small mug, cup or ladle. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses noggin to mean a small mug, cup or ladle.
The teacher asked students to find noggin in the reading.
Check the words around noggin to choose the right meaning.
How to Use noggin
- a/the noggin (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a noggin."
- noggin in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked noggin in context before translating it."
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