Meaning & use
nog
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An informal, shortened term for eggnog, a rich drink made with eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and often spirits.
See it in a sentence
He poured a generous cup of nog at the holiday party and topped it with nutmeg.
The carpenter hammered a short wooden nog into the gap to hold the beam steady.
A note on using this word
In British and Australian usage, "nog" also refers to a small wooden peg or block used in building, a completely unrelated sense from the holiday drink.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A short wooden peg, dowel, or block used to plug a hole or secure a joint in building or woodworking.
He drove a nog into the wall to anchor the shelf bracket.
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