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using one's noggin

using one's noggin is the present participle and gerund of use one's noggin.

Meaning of use one's noggin

Verb

use one's noggin (third-person singular simple present uses one's noggin, present participle using one's noggin, simple past and past participle used one's noggin)

  1. (idiomatic) To think, especially in a careful or clever manner.
    • The investor is advised to use his noggin considerably when investigating different superannuation programs.1984 August 8, “Money: Small Business”, in Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
    Synonyms:
    use one's head

Questions about using one's noggin

What is using one's noggin the present participle and gerund of?
Using one's noggin is the present participle and gerund of use one's noggin.

Words near using one's noggin in the dictionary

  1. using
  2. using a sledgehammer to crack a nut
  3. using in anger
  4. using it
  5. using one's head
  6. using one's noggin
  7. using the bathroom
  8. using the master's tools to dismantle the master's house
  9. using the potty
  10. using the restroom
  11. using the toilet

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