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nark

/nɑːk/

noun

Meaning

  • A police spy or informer.

  • An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.

Synonyms

spoilsport

verb

Meaning

  • To watch; to observe.

  • To serve or behave as a spy or informer.

    "“If you nark on me, I’ll rip your arms off,” said Tim to his brother, as he passed him a joint."

  • To annoy or irritate.

    "It really narks me when people smoke in restaurants."

  • To complain.

    "He narks in my ear all day, moaning about his problems."

  • (often imperative) To stop.

    "Nark it! I hear someone coming!"

Synonyms

rat,
tattle