SPIV

spiv

(noun) a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

spiv (plural spivs)

(British) 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.

Anagrams

• PIVs, V.I.P.s, VIPs

Source: Wiktionary



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