Narc — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈnärk/

Meaning & Definition of Narc

Narc (noun)

  1. a person (such as a government agent) who investigates narcotics crimes, narco
  2. a person who informs on another especially to the authorities, snitch
  3. narcissist

Narc (verb)

  1. to give information (as of another's wrongdoing) especially to an authority, snitch, inform —often used with on
  2. to snitch or inform on (someone), rat —usually used with out

Narc (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in fed, plainclothesman

    similar: fed, Federal, G-man, plainclothesman, shadow, tail, tracer, tracker, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, shamus (slang), sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound

Related Entry: Nark (noun)

Nark is a different word from Narc. The synonyms below are for nark, not for narc.

  1. a person who provides information about another's wrongdoing

    "he began to suspect that there was a nark in his organization who was tipping off Scotland Yard"

    similar: betrayer, canary (slang), deep throat, fink, informant, informer, rat, rat fink, snitch, snitcher, squealer, stool pigeon, stoolie, talebearer, tattler, tattletale, telltale
    related: tipster, whistleblower, discloser, exposer, notifier, reporter, blabber, blabbermouth, gossip, gossiper, leaker, snoop, snooper, spy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Narc

The most common words with a similar meaning to Narc:

Slang: shamus
fed, Federal, G-man, plainclothesman, shadow, tail, tracer, tracker, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound

Word Forms of Narc

Inflections: narcs, narks, narced, narc'd, narcing, narc-ing

Origin & Etymology of Narc

short for narcotics agent or a similar collocation

First known use: 1966

Frequently Asked Questions about Narc

What does "Narc" mean?

"Narc" means a person (such as a government agent) who investigates narcotics crimes, narco. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a person (such as a government agent) who investigates narcotics crimes, narco.

What is another word for "Narc"?

Other words for "Narc" include fed, Federal, G-man, plainclothesman, shadow, tail, tracer and tracker. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Narc" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Narc"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Narc". Common alternatives include fed, Federal, G-man, plainclothesman, shadow, tail, tracer, tracker, detective and dick.

Is "Narc" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Narc" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Narc"?

"Narc" is pronounced /ˈnärk/.

What is the origin of the word "Narc"?

"Narc" comes from short for narcotics agent or a similar collocation. First known use: 1966.

What is another word for "Narc" meaning "as in fed, plainclothesman"?

When "Narc" (noun) means as in fed, plainclothesman, synonyms include fed, Federal, G-man, plainclothesman, shadow and tail.

What does "Narc" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Narc" means: a person (such as a government agent) who investigates narcotics crimes, narco; a person who informs on another especially to the authorities, snitch; narcissist.