Noggin

Noggin is a somewhat informal, and often affectionate, term for the human head. It encompasses the entire upper part of the body, including the brain, face, and scalp, often with a focus on the intellectual capacity and the ability to think. It can imply both the physical structure and the mental faculties contained within. Its usage ranges from playful to slightly derisive depending on context and tone. It is a simple and direct word, making it accessible and widely understood in various settings. This word is primarily found in colloquial speech, and is generally less formal than terms such as "head" or "cranium"

Noggin meaning with examples

• The playful toddler kept bumping his little Noggin into the furniture as he learned to walk, giggling each time. His parents laughed at his clumsiness. He never could keep still. He ran around, and bumped his Noggin into the corner of a table.
• After a long day of studying, the student felt like his Noggin was full of information and he couldn't think of any more information for his upcoming test. He decided he would take a break and watch some television.
• The boxer took a hard blow to the Noggin in the final round of the fight, struggling to keep his feet. However, the impact didn't stop him, he continued to try to fight. He was very competitive.
• "Use your noggin!" the teacher exclaimed when the students failed to solve a simple riddle. They all had to think hard for the answer. Eventually they had to use multiple tricks.