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NARG

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Acronym of not a real gentleman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

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noun

Meaning 2

A nerd, someone with extensive knowledge of a particular technical field.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Examples

  • 1997, November 4, Sunday lunch, cam.misc I don't work in the computer industry, either, but all my friends are sad nargs who sit around talking about things like HHGTTG.
  • 1998, June 11, Unusual job for talented computer programmer, cam.misc ... most of my adult life going out with a succession of computer programmers, physicists, engineers, budding mathematicians and general nargs of both sexes.

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History

Etymology

An acronym for "not a real gentleman" Someone who discusses matters of business when not working.