spiv
About 0.02 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods, especially during World War II.
- noun A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
- noun A low and common thief.
- noun A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
Similar words
spial spook spyal tout skivvy slyboots spicer spoliator spiall spiff
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Word family
spivs spivvy
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