Meaning of nark in English

1. Pronunciation

   /nɑrk/

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1. Verb

   nark

   Definitions

   1. cause annoyance in

   Examples

   • « disturb, especially by minor irritations »
   • « Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me »
   • « It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves »

   Derived terms

   • aggravation
   • annoyance
   • annoyer
   • annoying
   • bother
   • botheration
   • devilment
   • devilry
   • deviltry
   • infliction
   • irritant
   • irritation
   • mischief
   • mischief-making
   • mischievousness
   • pain
   • pain in the ass
   • pain in the neck
   • pique
   • provocation
   • rascality
   • roguery
   • roguishness
   • shenanigan
   • tease
   • teaser
   • temper
   • thorn
   • vexation
   • vexer
2. 2. inform or spy (for the police)

   Derived terms

   • copper's nark

3. Noun

   nark

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from Romany nāk‘nose’

   Definitions

   1. an informer or spy working for the police
4. 2. a lawman concerned with narcotics violations

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