narked

Feeling quite irritated

Narked is British slang for annoyed or irritated: She was narked that no one had told her about the meeting.

The word comes from nark, meaning an informer or someone who spoils others' fun—being narked suggests the kind of petty irritation such a person might cause.

Less common in American English.

annoyed

irritated

Slightly angered or bothered

disgruntled · cross · bothered · grumpy · cranky · testy · tetchy · touchy · snappy · grouchy

furious

enraged

Extremely, intensely provoked

seething · infuriated · wrathful · raging · outraged · indignant · irate · apoplectic · boiling · aggrieved

informer

snitch

One who tells authorities

  • ratRodent or informer
  • grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
  • squealerOne who betrays secrets

informant · tattletale · stoolie · telltale · tipster · betrayer · whistleblower · leaker · turncoat · collaborator

Opposites
emotional state

narkedpleased

Feeling satisfaction or joy

delighted · happy · chuffed · overjoyed · content

Family

nark, narking, narks

Familiarity
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Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG