Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

narco

noun
/ˈnɑr.koʊ/
Definition
A term often used to refer to drug traffickers or drug-related activities.
Examples
  • The authorities are cracking down on narco operations in the region.
  • Many movies depict the life of a narco and the dangers that come with it.
  • He was arrested for his involvement in a narco trafficking ring.
Meaning
Short for ‘narcotics’, it commonly relates to illegal drug trade and the commerce surrounding it.
Synonyms
  • Drug dealer
  • Narcotics trafficker
  • Drug lord