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
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Geezer as a noun (informal, chiefly, British, dated in US):
A male person.
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Geezer as a noun (UK, chiefly, Cockney, slang):
Someone affable but morally dubious; a wide boy.
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Geezer as a noun (UK, slang):
Informal address to a male.
Examples:
"Hi geezer, you alright?"
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Geezer as a noun (informal, chiefly, US, sometimes, mildly, derogatory):
An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.
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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 .
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Geezer as a noun (archaic, British, slang):
Wife; old woman.
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Spiv as a noun (British, dated):
A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
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Spiv as a noun (British, dated):
A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
Examples:
"synonyms: sharper chiseler wide boy"
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Spiv as a noun (British, dated):
In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
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Spiv as a noun (British, dated):
A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.