Noodle has two main meaningsdifferent senses or interpretations of a word or phrase in English. It can mean a person’s head in informalused in casual conversation, not in official language speech, and it can also mean a thin strip of pastafood made from flour and water, shaped and cooked in many forms, usually eaten in dishes like soup or stir-fries.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈnuːdəl/
Easy pronunciation: NOO-duhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Informal noun meaning a person's head.
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Noodle Meaning
a person's head
Part of speech: noun
Definition: informal terms for a human head
Example: He bumped his noodle on the low shelf.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- attic — Informal slang for the head.
- bean — Common slang for the head.
- bonce — British informal slang for the head.
- dome — Informal slang for the head.
- noggin — Common informal word for the head.
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Other Meanings of Noodle
Meaning 2
a long thin strip of pasta
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a ribbonlike strip of pasta
Example: She cooked the noodles in a large pot of water.
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Noodle Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- attic
- bean
- bonce
- dome
- noggin
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse the slang meaning of noodle with the food meaning.
- In standard food writing, noodle usually means the pasta, not the head slang.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does noodle mean?
Noodle can mean a person's head in informal slang, or it can refer to a thin strip of pasta.
What are noodle synonyms?
For the slang meaning, synonyms include attic, bean, bonce, dome, and noggin. For the pasta meaning, there are no clear synonyms in the supplied data.
Is noodle a food word?
Yes. Noodle is also a common word for a thin strip of pasta.
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