Noddle
noun
A foolish or stupid person.
Don't be a noddle! You should have known better than to touch a hot stove.
Often appears as...
- silly noddle
- don't be a noddle
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
The head or the brains of a person used humorously.
Use your noddle and think for a moment.
Often appears as...
- use your noddle
- lost his noddle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A foolish or stupid person.
Don't be a noddle! You should have known better than to touch a hot stove.
Often appears as...
- silly noddle
- don't be a noddle
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
The head or the brains of a person used humorously.
Use your noddle and think for a moment.
Often appears as...
- use your noddle
- lost his noddle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Stay Positive
Use 'noddle' light-heartedly to tease, but avoid offending anyone by implying true stupidity.
You're such a noddle for trusting that fake news!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Expression
'Noddle' is informal and best used in casual conversations or friendly banter among peers.
I can't believe you got lost again, you silly noddle!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Be aware that 'noddle' might not be understood globally; it's less common outside of English-speaking countries.
My international friends didn't understand when I called them 'noddles'.
Pro Tip 1/3Stay Positive
Use 'noddle' light-heartedly to tease, but avoid offending anyone by implying true stupidity.
You're such a noddle for trusting that fake news!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Expression
'Noddle' is informal and best used in casual conversations or friendly banter among peers.
I can't believe you got lost again, you silly noddle!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Be aware that 'noddle' might not be understood globally; it's less common outside of English-speaking countries.
My international friends didn't understand when I called them 'noddles'.
Pro Tip 1/3Stay Positive
Use 'noddle' light-heartedly to tease, but avoid offending anyone by implying true stupidity.
You're such a noddle for trusting that fake news!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Expression
'Noddle' is informal and best used in casual conversations or friendly banter among peers.
I can't believe you got lost again, you silly noddle!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Be aware that 'noddle' might not be understood globally; it's less common outside of English-speaking countries.
My international friends didn't understand when I called them 'noddles'.
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