narc
/nɑːrk/
NOUN
1. A police officer who investigates illegal drugs
A police officer, especially one assigned to a narcotics squad, who investigates illegal drug activities and drug trafficking.
1.1. Narcotics law enforcement officer
A law enforcement officer who specializes in investigating drug-related crimes, often working undercover or as part of a narcotics unit.
Synonyms
- narcotics officer
- drug enforcement officer
- drug agent
- undercover agent
- detective
- investigator
- federal agent
- G-man
Examples
- The narc worked undercover to investigate the drug trafficking network.
- A narc was assigned to monitor the suspected drug dealers.
- The detective discovered that the informant was actually a narcotics officer.
Related Words
- police officer
- cop
- federal agent
- plainclothes officer
- drug investigator
- law enforcement agent
NOUN
2. A police informant or spy
A person who secretly provides information to the police or other authorities about criminal activities, particularly drug-related offenses.
2.1. Secret informer or police spy
Someone who secretly reports information about other people's activities to law enforcement, often betraying the trust of those being reported.
Synonyms
- informant
- informer
- snitch
- snitcher
- stool pigeon
- stoolie
- rat
- squealer
- fink
- spy
- sneak
- tattletale
Examples
- The gang suspected that one of its members was a narc working with the police.
- Nobody trusted him after discovering that he had become a narc.
- The narc provided investigators with information about the illegal operation.
Related Words
- whistleblower
- undercover agent
- double agent
- traitor
- turncoat
- tipster
- police informer
NOUN
3. An unpleasant or troublesome person
An annoying or unpleasant person, especially someone who spoils other people's enjoyment or makes situations unnecessarily difficult.
3.1. Annoying or troublesome person
Someone regarded as irritating, obstructive, or unnecessarily difficult to deal with.
Synonyms
- troublemaker
- nuisance
- pest
- annoyance
- spoilsport
- killjoy
Examples
- Stop being such a narc and let everyone enjoy the party.
- He was called a narc for constantly complaining about harmless activities.
- Nobody invited the office narc because he always made things difficult.
Related Words
NOUN
4. A narcissistic or self-centered person
A person who is excessively self-centered, preoccupied with themselves, or overly concerned with their own importance and admiration.
4.1. Self-centered or excessively self-important person
Someone who displays excessive self-importance, vanity, or an inflated sense of personal significance.
Synonyms
- narcissist
- egotist
- egoist
- egomaniac
- egocentric
- self-centered person
Examples
- He called his former colleague a narc because of his constant self-promotion.
- The team struggled to work with a narc who always demanded attention.
Related Words
- self-absorbed person
- braggart
- boaster
- megalomaniac
- self-aggrandizer
VERB
5. To watch or observe someone
To watch, observe, or keep an eye on someone or something, particularly in an informal or slang usage.
5.1. Watching or keeping someone under observation
To observe someone closely or monitor their activities, sometimes secretly.
Synonyms
- watch
- observe
- monitor
- surveil
- spy on
- keep an eye on
Examples
- The officers were sent to narc the suspects during the investigation.
- The detective continued to narc on the movements of the suspected dealer.
Related Words
- inspect
- track
- follow
- oversee
- scrutinize
VERB
6. To act as an informer or spy
To secretly provide information about someone to the police or another authority, especially by reporting their activities.
6.1. Informing or reporting someone to authorities
To betray someone's confidence by secretly giving information about their conduct or activities to law enforcement.
Synonyms
- inform
- snitch
- squeal
- rat
- grass
- turn informer
- tell on
Examples
- He refused to narc on his friends when questioned by the police.
- The suspect threatened to narc if the others did not leave him alone.
Related Words
VERB
7. To annoy or irritate someone
To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, or frustrated.
7.1. Causing irritation or annoyance
To bother or provoke someone through irritating behavior or persistent interference.
Synonyms
- annoy
- irritate
- aggravate
- bother
- pester
- vex
- irk
- exasperate
- antagonize
- rile
Antonyms
- please
- soothe
- appease
- comfort
Examples
- His constant complaints began to narc everyone in the room.
- The repeated interruptions were starting to narc the other players.
Related Words
VERB
8. To complain or express dissatisfaction
To complain about something or express dissatisfaction, particularly in informal or slang usage.
8.1. Complaining or grumbling
To express annoyance or dissatisfaction about a situation, person, or activity.
Synonyms
Examples
- He continued to narc about the rules throughout the game.
- Instead of enjoying the event, she spent the evening n arcing about the arrangements.
Related Words
VERB
9. To stop or cease doing something
An informal or slang command meaning to stop an action or cease behaving in a particular way.
9.1. Stopping an action
Used informally, particularly as an imperative, to tell someone to stop what they are doing.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- Narc it and listen to what I am saying.
- He told his friends to narc before the situation got worse.
Related Words
- halt
- discontinue
- desist
- refrain
VERB
10. To suffer from nitrogen narcosis while diving
To experience impaired judgment, altered perception, or other cognitive effects caused by nitrogen narcosis during underwater diving.
10.1. Experiencing nitrogen narcosis
To develop temporary cognitive impairment from breathing nitrogen under increased pressure while scuba diving at depth.
Synonyms
- experience nitrogen narcosis
- be nitrogen-narcotized
Examples
- Divers may narc when they descend too deeply underwater.
- The instructor warned the students about the risk of n arcing at greater depths.
Related Words
- narcosis
- nitrogen narcosis
- depth intoxication
- diving impairment
- nitrogen intoxication