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noodles

n. · v.
US //ˈnudəɫz// UK //nˈuːdəlz// noo·dles
  1. 1 food (n.)
    A1 Beginner Cooking

    long, thin strips of food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs.

    strips or strings of unleavened dough, typically boiled and served in soups or with sauces.

    Example

    He ate a large bowl of spicy chicken noodles for lunch.

    Example

    The chef hand-pulled the noodles in the traditional style, ensuring each strand had the perfect texture for the beef broth.
  2. 2 to play music casually (v.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Music

    to play a musical instrument in a relaxed way without following a specific song.

    to improvise or play a musical instrument in a casual, exploratory manner.

    Example

    He spent the afternoon noodling on his guitar while watching TV.

    Example

    Before the recording session began, the pianist spent several minutes noodling around with a few jazz chords to warm up his fingers.
  3. 3 to think or experiment (v.)
    C1 Advanced Informal

    to think about an idea or try something out in a casual way.

    to improvise or experiment with an idea or project in an informal, non-committal fashion.

    Example

    I've been noodling with a few ideas for my new business.

    Example

    The design team spent the week noodling with various layouts before deciding on the final interface for the mobile application.
  4. 4 nude photos (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Slang Humorous Computing

    a slang word used on the internet to mean naked pictures.

    an internet euphemism for 'nudes' (nude photographs), often used to bypass automated content filters.

    Example

    The social media site blocked the user for asking people to send noodles.

    Example

    The use of 'noodles' as a linguistic mask for explicit content demonstrates how online communities evolve to circumvent algorithmic moderation.

Last updated June 20, 2026