Narking: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
narking
[ nษหrkษชล ]
informal context
Narking refers to the act of informing or snitching on someone, particularly in relation to illegal or unethical behavior. It often carries a negative connotation, implying betrayal or disloyalty among peers. The term is commonly used in youth culture and among groups where loyalty is valued. People who engage in narking may face repercussions from their peers for their actions.
Synonyms
betraying, informing, snitching
Examples of usage
- James got in trouble for narking about his friend's drug use.
- In the world of skateboarding, nobody likes a nark.
- Narking on classmates can result in social isolation.
Translations
Translations of the word "narking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น delatar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคจเคพ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verraten
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengkhianati
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฐะดะถัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ donosiฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็บใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉnoncer
๐ช๐ธ delatar
๐น๐ท ihanet etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ udat
๐ธ๐ฐ udรกvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ izdajati
๐ฎ๐ธ svรญkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัาัะฝะดัา ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ delatar
Etymology
The term 'nark' is believed to have originated in British slang in the early 20th century, initially used to describe a police informant or an undercover agent. It gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in youth subcultures, where it was often used to denote an individual who betrayed their friends or group by reporting their misdeeds to authorities. The action of 'narking' became synonymous with a lack of loyalty and trust among peers. The word is still relevant today, especially in informal and slang contexts, where it evokes feelings of betrayal and disloyalty.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,759, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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