English · Slang Attested

noogie

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Meaning · English

An act of putting a person in a headlock and rubbing one's knuckles on the other person's head, often a playful gesture of affection when done lightly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động đùa vui bằng cách khoác chân tay và chà đầu gối vào đầu

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

give someone a noogie

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 “noogie” mean?

An act of putting a person in a headlock and rubbing one's knuckles on the other person's head, often a playful gesture of affection when done lightly.

Is “noogie” formal or informal?

noogie is generally slang.

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