Meaning Of The Word Spiv

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spiv
countable noun: A spiv is someone who makes money by business deals which are usually illegal.

spiv in American English
a man who lives by his wits, without doing any regular or honest work, esp. one engaged in petty, shady dealings
noun: a petty criminal, esp. a black marketeer, racetrack tout, or petty thief

spiv in British English
noun: a person who makes a living by underhand dealings or swindling; black marketeer

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