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narc

Definition:

A police informer; anyone who provides information to the authorities about their friends or associates.

Example:

1) Nobody likes a narc.

Etymology:

This sense of 'narc' is dervied from the Romany word 'nak' which means 'nose' - maybe from the idea that you shouldn't put your nose where it doesn't belong.

Definition:

A police officer who specializes in drug crimes; an undercover agent who investigates the drug world.

Example:

1) The dealer got busted after he sold drugs to a narc.

Etymology:

'Narc' is short for 'narcotics agent' - a police officer who deals with narcotics (drugs).