narcs
/nɑrks/
NOUN
1. Narcotics police officers
Police officers or law enforcement agents who investigate illegal drug activities, enforce narcotics laws, or work in drug enforcement units.
1.1. Drug enforcement and narcotics investigations
Used informally to refer to police officers or federal agents who investigate drug trafficking, conduct undercover operations, and enforce laws concerning illegal narcotics.
Synonyms
- federals
- G-men
- detectives
- dicks
- feds
- gumshoes
- hawkshaws
- investigators
- operatives
- plainclothesmen
- private detectives
- private eyes
- private investigators
- shadows
- shamuses
- sherlocks
- sleuthhounds
- sleuths
- tails
- tracers
- trackers
Examples
- The narcs conducted a covert operation to dismantle the drug trafficking network.
- The narcs uncovered a hidden stash of illegal substances during the raid.
- The team of narcs worked tirelessly to track down the elusive drug kingpin.
Related Words
- narcotics
- drug enforcement
- law enforcement
- undercover agents
- informers
- police officers
- drug trafficking
- investigation
NOUN
2. Narcissistic people
People who display excessive self-admiration, self-centeredness, or an exaggerated sense of their own importance.
2.1. Self-centered and narcissistic individuals
Used as informal slang to refer to people who are excessively preoccupied with themselves, their appearance, or their perceived importance.
Synonyms
Examples
- The group of narcs constantly redirected every conversation toward themselves.
Related Words
NOUN
3. Police informers and spies
People who secretly provide information to law enforcement or other authorities about the activities of individuals or groups.
3.1. Informing and undercover surveillance
Used as slang for individuals who secretly report information about others to the police, often by betraying the confidence of people they associate with.
Synonyms
- informers
- spies
- moles
- stool pigeons
- undercover agents
- undercovers
- agents
- counterspies
Examples
- The criminals suspected that several narcs had infiltrated their organization.
- Nobody trusted the narcs because they secretly reported everything to the authorities.
Related Words
- betrayal
- confidential informant
- surveillance
- intelligence
- undercover operation
- snitching
NOUN
4. Unpleasant and troublesome people
People who cause annoyance, create difficulties, or interfere with the activities and enjoyment of others.
4.1. Annoying and disruptive individuals
Used informally as a derogatory expression for people who spoil activities, create unnecessary problems, or make situations unpleasant for others.
Synonyms
- killjoys
- spoilsports
- troublemakers
- pests
- nuisances
Examples
- The narcs kept interrupting the party and making everyone uncomfortable.
Related Words
- irritation
- disruption
- annoyance
- interference
- trouble
VERB
5. Experiencing nitrogen narcosis
To experience impaired judgment, altered awareness, or reduced mental functioning caused by breathing nitrogen under high pressure, particularly during deep underwater diving.
5.1. Impaired judgment during underwater diving
Used in scuba diving slang to describe divers experiencing nitrogen narcosis, a condition that affects thinking, judgment, coordination, and awareness at depth.
Synonyms
- nitrogen-narcosis affected
- experiencing nitrogen narcosis
Examples
- The diver narcs at extreme depths because of the effects of nitrogen narcosis.
Related Words
- nitrogen narcosis
- scuba diving
- deep diving
- nitrogen
- decompression
- impaired judgment
VERB
6. Watching and observing
To watch someone or something carefully, particularly to monitor activities or movements.
6.1. Surveillance and monitoring
Used informally to describe observing, watching, or keeping track of someone or something, especially in a surveillance context.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The undercover officer narcs on the suspects throughout the investigation.
Related Words
- surveillance
- observation
- monitoring
- tracking
- espionage
VERB
7. Acting as a spy or informer
To secretly provide information about others to authorities or an opposing group, often by betraying someone's trust.
7.1. Secretly reporting others
Used as slang for secretly informing on people, cooperating with authorities, or acting as an informant against a group.
Synonyms
- spies
- informs
- snitches
- squeals
- betrays
- reports
Examples
- He narcs on his former associates by reporting their activities to the police.
Related Words
- informant
- snitching
- espionage
- betrayal
- confidential information
- undercover work
VERB
8. Annoying or irritating
To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, or frustrated.
8.1. Causing irritation or frustration
Used informally to describe actions or behavior that irritate, bother, or frustrate another person.
Synonyms
- annoys
- irritates
- bothers
- aggravates
- vexes
- exasperates
Antonyms
Examples
- His constant interruptions narcs everyone in the meeting.
Related Words
- annoyance
- irritation
- frustration
- aggravation
- discomfort
VERB
9. Complaining or expressing dissatisfaction
To express dissatisfaction, objection, or disapproval about something.
9.1. Expressing complaints and objections
Used informally to describe voicing dissatisfaction or complaining about an undesirable situation or someone's behavior.
Synonyms
- complains
- gripes
- moans
- whines
- protests
- grumbles
Examples
- He narcs about every minor inconvenience during the trip.
Related Words
VERB
10. Telling someone to stop
To command someone to stop an activity, especially through a short, informal, or forceful expression.
10.1. Issuing an abrupt command to stop
Used as an informal imperative expression to tell someone to stop talking, complaining, or engaging in an unwanted activity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- continues
- persists
- proceeds
Examples
- The coach told the players to narc when their arguments became disruptive.