spiv

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK|Irish|historical}} A smartly dressed person who [[trade]]s in [[illicit]], [[black-market]] or [[stolen]] [[goods]], especially during [[World War II]].
2. {{lb|en|UK|Irish|dated}} A flashy [[con artist]], often homeless, who lives by his [[wits]].
3. {{lb|en|UK|Irish|dated|[[Scotland Yard]]}} A low and common [[thief]].
4. {{lb|en|UK|Irish|dated}} A [[slacker]]; one who shirks responsibility.

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