This is the 540th most frequent Tamil word.
நக
The Tamil word "நக" means "nail" (as in fingernail or toenail).
Here, 'நக' refers to 'nails' as in fingernails.
அவள் நக அழகாக சிரிக்கிறாள்.
She laughs beautifully with her nails visible.
Here, 'நக' forms the root of 'நகை', referring to 'jewel' or 'ornament'.
நகையைக் கழட்டி வைத்து அவள் தூங்கினாள்.
She removed her jewel and slept.
In this sentence, 'நக' refers to laughing or laughter.