Definition of spiv Spiv

spiv

We found 6 definitions of spiv from 3 different sources.

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What does spiv mean?

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Noun

Plural: spivs

spiv - a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time
  do-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer, bum person who does no work; "a lazy bum"
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  • spiv (Noun)
    A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
  • spiv (Noun)
    A flashy con artist , often homeless, who lives by his wits.
  • spiv (Noun)
    In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
  • spiv (Noun)
    A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.

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  • spiv, noun, singular of spivs.

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