Narcs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈnärk/

Meaning & Definition of Narcs

Narcs (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

Narcs (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

Narcs (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in feds, plainclothesmen

    similar: Federals, feds, G-men, plainclothesmen, shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, shamuses (slang), sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Narcs

The most common words with a similar meaning to Narcs:

Slang: shamuses
Federals, feds, G-men, plainclothesmen, shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths

Word Forms of Narcs

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

Origin & Etymology of Narcs

short for narcotics agent or a similar collocation

First known use: 1966

Frequently Asked Questions about Narcs

What does "Narcs" mean?

"Narcs" 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 "Narcs"?

Other words for "Narcs" include Federals, feds, G-men, plainclothesmen, shadows, tails, tracers and trackers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Narcs" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Narcs"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Narcs". Common alternatives include Federals, feds, G-men, plainclothesmen, shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, detectives and dicks.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Narcs"?

"Narcs" is pronounced /ˈnärk/.

What is the origin of the word "Narcs"?

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

What is another word for "Narcs" meaning "as in feds, plainclothesmen"?

When "Narcs" (noun) means as in feds, plainclothesmen, synonyms include Federals, feds, G-men, plainclothesmen, shadows and tails.

What does "Narcs" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Narcs" 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.