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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- narcs
- Third person singular
- narcs
- Past tense
- narced
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Etymology
A clipped form of "narcotics (control) officer".
Synonyms
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nark
narcotics agent
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Rhymes for narc
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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.
