spiv

/spɪv/
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Other forms: spivs

Definitions of spiv
  1. 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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    type of:
    bum, do-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer
    person who does no work
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