General
naggin
What does naggin mean?
An Irish word for a 200ml bottle of spirits, easily slipped into a pocket.
"He had a naggin of vodka for the concert."
Origin
Hiberno-English, from an old measure 'noggin'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'naggin'?
It's an Irish term for a small 200ml quarter-bottle of spirits, small enough to slip into a pocket.
Where does 'naggin' come from?
It comes from Hiberno-English, based on the old liquid measure 'noggin'.
How is 'naggin' used?
You'd say you grabbed a naggin of vodka or whiskey, usually for taking somewhere discreetly like a gig.
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