nog

¹ American  

[nog] / nɒg /

noun

1. any beverage made with beaten eggs, usually with alcoholic liquor; eggnog.

2. a strong ale formerly brewed in Norfolk, England.

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nog ² American  

[nog] / nɒg /

noun

1. a block of wood, as one inserted into brickwork to provide a hold for nails.

2. any wooden peg, pin, or block.

3. Also one of a number of wooden pieces fitted between the principal timbers of a half-timbered wall.

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verb (used with object)

nogged, nogging

1. to fill (a framed wall or partition) with small masonry, as bricks or stones.

nog ¹ British  

/ nɒɡ /

noun

1. Also called: flip.  a drink, esp an alcoholic one, containing beaten egg

2. dialect strong local beer

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nog ² British  

/ nɒɡ /

noun

1. a wooden peg or block built into a masonry or brick wall to provide a fixing for nails

2. short for nogging

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Etymology

Origin of nog¹

First recorded in 1685–95; origin uncertain

Origin of nog²

1605–15; perhaps variant of knag, Middle English knagge spur, peg

Example Sentences

From there, he went on to host the lurid reality show “Fear Factor,” holding court while contestants were swarmed by rats or sipped expired egg nog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Playing the boss of Delta’s egg nog division, the legendary pop singer made Yang burst into tears with her assessment.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

The 34th president of the United States had a recipe for egg nog.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2023

Somehow we have survived almost to the end of another year, but before you mix the nog and hoist the mistletoe, there is still some business to discuss.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Deze vloot, onder bevel van Ronquillo, bestond uit zeven groote galjoenen, waarvan het admiraalschip uitstekend gemonteerd was, drie galeien, een jacht en nog eenige kleinere vaartuigen.

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