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nark

The correct spelling is nark.

How to pronounce nark

/nɑːk/
noun

IPA: /nɑːk/

Say it like: Nar-k

The correct spelling is nark. A police spy or informer. 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 police spy or informer.
  2. 2.An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.
  3. 3.A narcotics squad police officer.
  4. 4.A narcissist.
  5. 5.A police spy or informer.

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.

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