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Definition of Spiv
1. Noun. A person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Bum, Do-nothing, Idler, Layabout, Loafer
Generic synonyms: Bum, Do-nothing, Idler, Layabout, Loafer
Definition of Spiv
1. Noun. (British dated) a smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods ¹
2. Noun. (British dated) a flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits ¹
3. Noun. (British dated) in Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief ¹
4. Noun. (British dated) a slacker; one who shirks responsibility ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spiv
1. a petty criminal [n -S] : SPIVVY [adj]
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