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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Spiv and Wide boy
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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.
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Wide boy as a noun (British):
A man who lives by his wits, wheeling and dealing.