narky
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Muzza is back, and so is Djokovic, presumably no longer narky, instead fresh after recovering from a disappointing exhibition at the French Open.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2018
The South Bank, for example, tends to bear the brunt of most of this devastation, which leads me to believe that most of these egomaniacal despots responsible are simply a bit narky about street entertainers.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 25, 2013
"Here we go," he says, looking at his mates, and suddenly sounding narky.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2010
"Yes—about that Fairy—— No, Lamb dear, give Panther the narky poon."
From Five Children and It by H. R. (Harold Robert) Millar
"Yah, narky narky boy," howled the Baby, giving way altogether.
From Five Children and It by H. R. (Harold Robert) Millar
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