The difference between Spiv and Wide boy

When used as nouns, spiv means a smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods, whereas wide boy means a man who lives by his wits, wheeling and dealing.


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  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.

  1. Wide boy as a noun (British):

    A man who lives by his wits, wheeling and dealing.

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