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Nark (Verb)

Meaning 1

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • Her constant complaining narks me and makes me want to avoid her.
  • The high-pitched sound of his alarm clock really narks my family in the mornings.
  • His persistent questioning narks her, especially when she's trying to focus on work.
  • Loud chewing noises really nark him, so he always tries to eat quietly.
  • The squeaky sound of the door narks everyone in the office, it's really annoying.

Synonyms

  • Get To
  • Get At
  • Gravel
  • Chafe
  • Rag
  • Bother
  • Nettle
  • Vex
  • Devil
  • Annoy
  • Irritate
  • Rile

Hypernyms

  • Displease

Hyponyms

  • Harry
  • Chivvy
  • Antagonize
  • Harass
  • Antagonise
  • Fret
  • Hassle
  • Molest
  • Provoke
  • Get
  • Chevy
  • Peeve
  • Rankle
  • Grate
  • Eat Into
  • Chevvy
  • Chivy
  • Get Under One's Skin
  • Ruffle
  • Plague

Meaning 2

Inform or spy (for the police).

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Related Words

  • Nark (noun)
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