How to Pronounce "use your noggin"
expression
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɒɡɪn
YOOZ yor NOG-in
juːz/ (noun), /juːs/ (verb) /jˈɔː/ /nˈɒɡɪn
YOOZ yaw NOG-in
Definition
To think carefully or use your intelligence to solve a problem. It's an informal and friendly way to tell someone to use their brain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɒɡɪn
British English
juːz/ (noun), /juːs/ (verb) /jˈɔː/ /nˈɒɡɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOZ yor NOG-in
UK
YOOZ yaw NOG-in
Listen in Context
Come on, use your noggin before you answer.
You have to use your noggin to solve this puzzle.
If you get stuck, just use your noggin.
I know it looks tricky, but just use your noggin and you'll figure it out.