nig-nog
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Meaning · English
A foolish person; hence, a raw and unskilled recruit.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
All must be represented on a strict basis of proportion of the number of citizens for whom they cater: Football-pool promoters (six representatives), barrow-boys (two representatives), share-pushers, erks, nig-nogs, [etc.].
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nig-nog” mean?
A foolish person; hence, a raw and unskilled recruit.
Is “nig-nog” formal or informal?
nig-nog is generally slang.