SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

narc

The correct spelling is narc.

How to pronounce narc

/nɑːk/
noun

IPA: /nɑːk/

Say it like: Nar-c

The correct spelling is narc. A narcotics squad police officer. For example: "“If you nark on me, I’ll rip your arms off,” said Tim to his brother, as he passed him a joint."

Usage Examples

“If you nark on me, I’ll rip your arms off,” said Tim to his brother, as he passed him a joint.

It really narks me when people smoke in restaurants.

He narks in my ear all day, moaning about his problems.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A narcotics squad police officer.
  2. 2.A police spy or informer.
  3. 3.An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.
  4. 4.A narcissist.

verb

  1. 1.To watch; to observe.
  2. 2.To serve or behave as a spy or informer.
  3. 3.To annoy or irritate.
  4. 4.To complain.
  5. 5.(often imperative) To stop.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples