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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 »
  2. 2. inform or spy (for the police)
  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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