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spiv Definition


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spiv
noun
    1. colloq
      A man who sells, deals in, or is otherwise involved in the trading of, illicit, blackmarket or stolen goods, and who is usually dressed in a very flashy way.
Derivative: spivvy
adj
    Etymology: 1930s.



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