narc

variants or nark
slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of narc You’re automatically dubbed a narc, a kiss-ass, a too-cool. Brandi California, SPIN, 1 July 2024 The software, which would effectively act like a narc embedded on people’s iPhones, could have unintended consequences, critics said, despite Apple’s assurances that it would be used solely to stop child predators. Declan Harty, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2021 In that same breath, Kenya Moore explaining to Latoya what a narc was in an insult to Drew was a stunning lack of cognitive dissonance with her behavior over the course of this season. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2021 His successor also has the mindset of an undercover narc. Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com, 14 Aug. 2020 And while Jamie would have handled this situation perfectly, Roger straight-up turns Isaiah over like a total narc, gets everyone wasted on whiskey, and a bunch of people ditch his militia as a result. Mehera Bonner, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2020 All staffed by unattractive people in their late twenties, professional narcs with bad skin and waterproof sandals. Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 24 June 2019 El Diario reports that fans have downloaded that app more than 10 million times, essentially turning them into undercover narcs. Dami Lee, The Verge, 12 June 2019 Remember to act surprised when a piece of turquoise comes shooting out of your airway, in case this Good Samaritan is also a narc. Sarah Lazarus, The New Yorker, 8 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narc
Noun
  • Cool tech, but so much worse than the camera from behind with normal shot tracer...
    Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • Pollen is a biological marker and geographic tracer of this ancient change.
    Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The Colorado quarterback had once teased being picked by the New York Giants, wearing custom red, white and blue cleats during a game when the G-men were the top candidate for the first overall pick.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Cameron directed Arnold Schwarzenegger in this influential action pic about a family man who also happens to be a G-man.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • No arrests had been made as an investigation by Calumet Area detectives was underway.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
  • While Murray denied any wrongdoing, he was interviewed by LAPD detectives and his clinic in Texas was searched as part of the ongoing investigation, Murray's lawyer said in a statement.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Female cats will go into heat about every three to five weeks during warm weather, showing recognizable behaviors such as making vocal sounds, moving the tail to the side or rubbing up against inanimate objects.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • Joby has reached a significant certification milestone by completing its first FAA-conforming major sub-assembly, specifically the aircraft tail.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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“Narc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narc. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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