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noodle

Definition

  • noun: a thin strip of dough that is made from flour, water, and eggs and that is cooked in boiling liquid
  • noun: a stupid person
  • verb: to play a musical instrument in an informal way without playing a particular piece of music
  • verb: to improvise on an instrument in an informal or desultory manner
  • synonyms: simpleton, blockhead, ninny

Examples

  • chicken 'noodle' soup [=soup made with chicken and noodles]

  • Chinese/egg 'noodles'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If I send out the troops, will you all calm down? -Yes! Yes! We promise! -Okay! Save your batteries. Very good, Woody. That's using the old noodle. Sergeant, establish a recon post downstairs. Code Red! -You know what to do. -Yes, sir! All right, men. (..)
    1995 Toy Story