narky

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Meaning · English

Irritated, in a bad mood; disparaging.

Register: slang

Examples

The war had made Stan narkier than ever.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “narky” mean?

Irritated, in a bad mood; disparaging.

Is “narky” formal or informal?

narky is generally slang.