JARK

Etymology 1

Noun

jark (plural jarks)

A seal (stamp or impression of a stamp).

Verb

jark (third-person singular simple present jarks, present participle jarking, simple past and past participle jarked)

(slang, military, British) To modify (weaponry) to disadvantage; especially, to attach and use a tracking device to covertly monitor its location.

Usage notes

(track weaponry): Both word and practice became common during the Ulster Troubles (1968-1998).

Etymology 2

Verb

jark (third-person singular simple present jarks, present participle jarking, simple past and past participle jarked)

Eye dialect spelling of jerk.

Source: Wiktionary



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