Definition of noddlenext
as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth tapped his noddle to indicate he was thinking

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Recent Examples of noddle For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 The menu features noddle dishes and other traditional Chinese food items with a Midwest twist. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024 And Kraft's iconic noddle smile now appears larger and dripping with liquid cheese. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Both sauces on the noddle dishes contain either pieces of meat or are made with animal products mixed in. Lauren Saria, azcentral, 2 Jan. 2020
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Noun
  • One such affair claimed an extra life when the executioner’s son ascended the scaffold to brandish a head, lost his footing, and fell to his death.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One rabid mongoose bite later, and Ben is a skull-crushing, face-ripping menace terrorizing Lucy and her friends.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Mendoza will mark the best moment of his life by hugging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and throwing on the New Era 2026 NFL Draft On Stage Pre-Curved 9FIFTY Snapback Hat in Black and Silver, with a pile of skulls printed on the inside, as seen here.
    Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Amidst the drunk, half-naked and lascivious troupe, Father Vincent O’Keeffe, in his dark black suit and pasty bald pate, strikes an incongruous figure.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Crispy, golden bunuelos filled with mushroom pate.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Noddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noddle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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