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Meaning of spiv

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spiv

Pronunciation:/spɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.

  2. A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.

    Synonyms:chiselersharperwide boy
  3. In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.

  4. A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.