Adjective | Irritability / Mood
Encyclopedia of British Slang
NARKY
Adjective | Mild | Irritability / Mood
NARKY Pronunciation: /’n??-ki/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Mild Category: Irritability / Mood
Core Definition
Narky means:
Slightly irritable
Snappy
Mildly resentful
Derived from nark.
Linguistic Origins
Formed from nark (to annoy).
The suffix -y creates an adjective.
Common in late 20th-century speech.
Usage Contexts
Mood:
Bit narky.
Work:
Dont be narky.
It signals minor irritability.
Emotional Register
Narky is light.
Often teasing.
Final Assessment
Narky captures low-grade irritability.
Without escalation.
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