What does NARKY mean?

narky

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: irritable, bad-tempered, or moody

Pronunciations: US: /ˈnɑrki/, UK: /ˈnɑːki/

Origin and Usage: The word "narky" is a slang term that originated in Britain in the early 20th century. It is believed to have come from the word "nark," which means "informant" or "police officer." The term "narky" is commonly used in British and Australian English to describe someone who is irritable, bad-tempered, or moody.

Synonyms: grumpy, irritable, moody, testy, touchy

Related Words: crank, snark

Example Sentences:

  1. Shes always so narky in the morning.
  2. Hes been narky all day because he didn get enough sleep last night.
  3. The boss was in a really narky mood today.


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