1) Black-marketeer 2) British race-track tout 3) British slacker 4) British slang 5) Do-nothing 6) Dodgy dealer 7) Idler 8) Layabout 9) Loafer 10) Petty thief, to a Brit 11) Shady dealer 12) Small-time British crook 13) Soho sharper
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In the United Kingdom, the word spiv is slang for a type of petty criminal who deals in illicit, typically black market, goods. The word was particularly used during the Second World War and in the post-war period when many goods were rationed due to shortages. The spiv was essentially non-violent and has been described as the first out of the doo...
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petty criminal with no regular employment
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Spiv is British slang for a man or boy who makes a living by underhand dealings or swindling; black marketeer.
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n] - (British) a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes
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noun a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time
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