Noddle

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑdəl/

Definitions of noddle

noun a person's head or brain

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat noodles for dinner.

A2 She cooked a delicious noodle soup for lunch.

B1 The chef added fresh vegetables to the noodle dish.

B2 The restaurant is famous for its homemade noodles.

C1 The noodle bar offers a variety of noodle options.

C2 The food critic praised the noodle dish for its unique flavors.

Examples of noddle in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully prepared the noddle soup for the guests.

informal I always enjoy a big bowl of noddle soup on a cold day.

slang Let's grab some noddle takeout for dinner tonight.

figurative Her mind was a noddle after studying for hours.

Grammatical Forms of noddle

• past tense: noddled
• plural: noddles
• comparative: more noddle
• superlative: most noddle
• present tense: noddle
• future tense: will noddle
• perfect tense: have noddled
• continuous tense: is noddling
• singular: noddle
• positive degree: noddle
• infinitive: to noddle
• gerund: noddling
• participle: noddling

Origin and Evolution of noddle

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'noddle' is believed to have originated from Middle English, possibly derived from the Old English word 'hnoddian' meaning to shake or nod.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'noddle' shifted from simply nodding or shaking to refer to one's head or brain, often used in a colloquial or playful manner.