noun

narc

NAHK

Narc (noun) means a police officer or agent who investigates illegal drugs. Example: “The undercover narc had been posing as a dealer for months.”

noun

A police officer or agent who investigates illegal drugs.

"The undercover narc had been posing as a dealer for months."

"Everyone suspected the new guy was a narc for the DEA."

Someone who informs on others, especially to get them in trouble.

"Nobody trusted him after he narced on his own roommate."

How to use narc

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang for a drugs officer, or more loosely, a snitch.

When to use it

Informal/slang in both senses.

Common pairings

undercover narc narc on someone

Word forms

narced past tense, narcs plural, narcs plural, narcs singular

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Etymology

A clipped form of "narcotics (control) officer".

Synonyms

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nark narcotics agent

Related words

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Rhymes for narc

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Frequently asked questions

What does “narc” mean?

The word “narc” means a police officer or agent who investigates illegal drugs. In plain terms, slang for a drugs officer, or more loosely, a snitch.

How do you pronounce “narc”?

“Narc” is pronounced NAHK (/ˈnɑɹk/ in IPA).

How do you use “narc” in a sentence?

Here is “narc” used in a sentence: “The undercover narc had been posing as a dealer for months.”

What part of speech is “narc”?

“Narc” is a noun.

How many meanings does “narc” have?

“Narc” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a police officer or agent who investigates illegal drugs.

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