General
narc
What does narc mean?
A narcotics officer. The undercover drug cop you don't want at your party. Shortened from 'narcotic'.
"That dude asking too many questions about the plug? Total narc."
Origin
1960s US slang, clipped from 'narcotic' / 'narcotics agent'.
Frequently asked questions
What does narc mean?
It refers to a narcotics officer, or more broadly a snitch who informs on others.
How do you use narc in a sentence?
"Don't say anything in front of him — I think he's a narc."
Is narc an insult?
Yes, calling someone a narc is usually a strong insult, accusing them of being an informer or telling on people.
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