spiv
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /spɪv/
spiv (plural spivs)
- (British, dated) A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
- (British, dated) A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
- Synonyms: sharper, chiseler, wide boy
- (British, dated) In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
- (British, dated) A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
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