spiv
spiv
noun \ˈspiv\Definition of SPIV
1
British : a man who lives by his wits without regular employment
2
British : slacker 1
— spiv·vy \ˈspi-vē\ adjective, British
See Origin of SPIV
alteration of English dialect spiff flashy dresser, from spiff dandified
First Known Use: circa 1934
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