narc

UK
/nɑːk/
US
/nɑrk/

Translations

narcadjective
UK
/nɑːk/
US
/nɑrk/
Used attributively in phrases like 'narc squad' to describe units relating to narcotics enforcement.
narcnoun
narcs
pl
UK
/nɑːk/
US
/nɑrk/
The gang was wary of a narc in their midst.
Банда опасалась стукача в своих рядах.
агент по борьбе с наркотиками
The narc was undercover at the high school.
Агент по борьбе с наркотиками работал под прикрытием в школе.
Additional translations
Synonyms
undercover agent
narcotics agent
drug enforcement agent
narcverb
narced
Past Simple
narced
Past Participle
narcing
Gerund
UK
/nɑːk/
US
/nɑrk/
He decided to narc on his friends to the authorities.
Он решил стучать на своих друзей властям.
Synonyms
squeal (on)
give up
tell on
dob in
stool (on)
sing (on)
tattle (on)
snitch (on)
rat out
rat (on)
inform against
inform on
grass (on)

Definitions

narcadjective
Relating to narcotics enforcement or officers dealing with illegal drugs.
The police formed a specialized narc squad to tackle the growing heroin trade.
narcnoun
A law enforcement officer who specializes in enforcing laws related to illegal drugs.
The narc was undercover, trying to gather evidence on the drug ring.
A person who informs on others, especially to the police about illegal drug activities.
He was labeled a narc after he reported his friends' drug use to the authorities.
narcverb
To inform on someone to the authorities, especially in relation to illegal activities.
He decided to narc on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.