The difference between Geezer and Spiv

When used as nouns, geezer means a male person, whereas spiv means a smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.


check bellow for the other definitions of Geezer and Spiv

  1. Geezer as a noun (informal, chiefly, British, dated in US):

    A male person.

  2. Geezer as a noun (UK, chiefly, Cockney, slang):

    Someone affable but morally dubious; a wide boy.

  3. Geezer as a noun (UK, slang):

    Informal address to a male.

    Examples:

    "Hi geezer, you alright?"

  4. Geezer as a noun (informal, chiefly, US, sometimes, mildly, derogatory):

    An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.

  5. Geezer as a noun (British):

    A device for boiling water for such domestic uses as heating or washing; a boiler. The normal spelling is water .

  6. Geezer as a noun (archaic, British, slang):

    Wife; old woman.

  1. Spiv as a noun (British, dated):

    A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.

  2. Spiv as a noun (British, dated):

    A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: sharper chiseler wide boy"

  3. Spiv as a noun (British, dated):

    In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.

  4. Spiv as a noun (British, dated):

    A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.

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