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nark

Nark (noun) means a police spy or informer.

noun
1
A police spy or informer.
2
An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.
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Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps from Angloromani nok (“nose”), from Romani nakh, from Sauraseni Prakrit 𑀡𑀓𑁆𑀓 (ṇakka), ultimately a doublet of nose.

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What is the meaning of nark?

"nark" (noun) means a police spy or informer.

What are the different meanings of nark?

"nark" has 2 main meanings: 1. A police spy or informer; 2. An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.

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