spiv meaning

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

Definition of spiv

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

    Type of: idler

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in IV · 4-letter words

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