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noogie

NUU-gee

Noogie (noun) means a playful gesture of rubbing one's knuckles roughly on someone's head, usually while holding them in a light headlock. Example: “His older brother gave him a noogie every time he won an argument.”

noun
1
A playful gesture of rubbing one's knuckles roughly on someone's head, usually while holding them in a light headlock.
"His older brother gave him a noogie every time he won an argument."
verb
1
To give someone a noogie.
"She noogied her little cousin until he begged for mercy."

How to use noogie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rough but usually affectionate head-rub, often between siblings or friends.

When to use it

Informal, mostly used in casual or playful speech.

Word forms

noogied past tense, noogies plural, noogies singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly related to Yiddish nudzhen ("to badger") or an alteration of "nudge," similar to how "wedge" became "wedgie."

Origin: Yiddish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “noogie” mean?

The word “noogie” means a playful gesture of rubbing one's knuckles roughly on someone's head, usually while holding them in a light headlock. In plain terms, a rough but usually affectionate head-rub, often between siblings or friends.

How do you pronounce “noogie”?

“Noogie” is pronounced NUU-gee (/ˈnʊɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “noogie” in a sentence?

Here is “noogie” used in a sentence: “His older brother gave him a noogie every time he won an argument.”

What part of speech is “noogie”?

Depending on how it is used, “noogie” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “noogie” come from?

The word “noogie” comes from Yiddish. Origin uncertain, possibly related to Yiddish nudzhen ("to badger") or an alteration of "nudge," similar to how "wedge" became "wedgie.".

How many meanings does “noogie” have?

“Noogie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a playful gesture of rubbing one's knuckles roughly on someone's head, usually while holding them in a light headlock.

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