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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

  • (..) There is no action. I have to wait around like everyone else. Can't even get decent food. After I got here I ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce... ... and I got egg noodles and ketchup. I'm an average nobody. I get to live the rest of my life like a schnook. (..)
    1990 Goodfellas