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narc

n.
US //ˈnɑɹk// UK //nˈɑːk// narc Informal Slang
Synonyms
Etymology 1

Clipping of narcotics (control) officer.

Etymology 2

Alternative spelling of nark, influenced by narc (“narcotics officer”).

Etymology 3

Clipping of narcosis.

Etymology 4

Clipping of narcissist.

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