Body Parts

noun informal term for the head or brain

• He gently massaged his noggin after hitting it on the low doorway.
• I need to put some ice on my noggin after that fall.
• Watch out, you almost bumped your noggin on the doorframe!
• She used her noggin to come up with a clever solution to the problem.

noun a part of the face or sense organ used for smelling and breathing

verb to detect a scent or smell with the nose

• The doctor examined her nose to check for any signs of infection.
• She wrinkled her nose at the strong smell coming from the kitchen.
• I told him to stop being nosy and mind his own business.
• She has a keen nose for detecting lies.

noun A short, thick digit of the hand that is set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.

• She accidentally hit her thumb with a hammer while working on the construction site.
• Ouch! I just smashed my thumb with the door!
• I can't believe I hitchhiked all the way here with just my thumb!
• The new policy is a thumbs up from the employees, they are happy with the changes.