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spiv
[ spiv ]
noun
, British Informal.
- a petty criminal, especially a black marketeer, racetrack tout, or petty thief.
spiv
/ spɪv /
noun
- slang.a person who makes a living by underhand dealings or swindling; black marketeer
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Derived Forms
- ˈspivvy, adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spiv1
C20: back formation from dialect spiving smart; compare spiffy , spiffing
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