noddle

noun

nod·​dle ˈnä-dᵊl How to pronounce noddle (audio)
: head, pate

Examples of noddle in a Sentence

tapped his noddle to indicate he was thinking
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For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 The menu features noddle dishes and other traditional Chinese food items with a Midwest twist. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024 And Kraft's iconic noddle smile now appears larger and dripping with liquid cheese. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Both sauces on the noddle dishes contain either pieces of meat or are made with animal products mixed in. Lauren Saria, azcentral, 2 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nodle back of the head or neck

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noddle was in 1572

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“Noddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noddle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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noddle

noun
nod·​dle ˈnäd-ᵊl How to pronounce noddle (audio)

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