Definitions from Wiktionary (spiv)

▸ noun:  (UK, Ireland, historical) A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods, especially during World War II.
▸ noun:  (UK, Ireland, dated) A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
▸ noun:  (UK, Ireland, dated, Scotland Yard) A low and common thief.
▸ noun:  (UK, Ireland, dated) A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
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