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nark
What does nark mean?
To irritate or anger ('it narks me'); as a noun, a police informer. Common Northern usage.
"It really narks me when people don't say thanks."
Origin
British slang, from Romani 'nak' (nose), later 'informer' then 'to annoy'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nark' mean?
As a verb it means to annoy or irritate ('it narks me'); as a noun it means a police informer.
Where does 'nark' come from?
From the Romani word 'nak' meaning nose, which led to 'informer' and later 'to annoy'.
Is 'nark' rude?
It's casual slang; calling someone a nark (informer) is insulting, but 'it narks me' is just mild.
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