I. ˈnȧk noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps from Romany nok, nak nose; akin to Sanskrit nāsā nose — more at nose
Britain : a spy employed by the police : informer , stool pigeon
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
Britain : to inform or spy on
intransitive verb
Britain : to act as an informer
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
Britain : irritate , annoy
hope you aren't narked with me — Norman Lindsay
IV. noun
( -s )
1. chiefly Australia : killjoy , wet blanket
2. chiefly Australia : an unpleasant irritating person
V. verb imperative
Etymology: origin unknown
Britain — sometimes used with it as a command or entreaty to cease
nark it