Narc

Pronunciation: /nɑrk/

Definitions of narc

noun a slang term for a narcotics officer or detective

Example Sentences

A1 My friend's brother is a narc and works for the police.

A2 The narc busted the drug ring and made several arrests.

B1 The narc undercover agent was able to gather valuable information on the criminal organization.

B2 The narc was able to infiltrate the gang and gather evidence for the prosecution.

C1 The narc's testimony in court helped convict the crime boss and dismantle the entire operation.

C2 The narc's cover was blown during the operation, but they managed to escape unharmed.

Examples of narc in a Sentence

formal The detective was able to track down the narc who had been leaking confidential information.

informal I heard that the narc at work has been monitoring everyone's internet usage.

slang Watch out for that narc, they'll report you for the smallest things.

figurative His constant need to control others made him the narc of the group.

Grammatical Forms of narc

• past tense: narc'd
• plural: narcs
• comparative: more narc
• superlative: most narc
• present tense: narc
• future tense: will narc
• perfect tense: have narked
• continuous tense: is narking
• singular: narc
• positive degree: narc
• infinitive: to narc
• gerund: narc-ing
• participle: narc-ed

Origin and Evolution of narc

First Known Use: 1967 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'narc' is believed to have originated from the slang term 'narcotics officer' or 'narcotics agent' used in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a law enforcement officer involved in narcotics investigations, the term 'narc' has evolved to also describe someone who informs on or betrays others, particularly within the context of drug use or criminal activities.