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Meaning of nark in English
Pronunciation
/nɑrk/
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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.
inform or spy (for the police)
Noun
nark
Etymology
mid 19th century: from Romany nāk‘nose’
Definitions
1.
an informer or spy working for the police
2.
a lawman concerned with narcotics violations