spiv

  1. Noun.  (British, dated) a smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
  2. Noun.  (British, dated) a flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
  3. Noun.  (British, dated) in Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
  4. Noun.  (British, dated) a slacker; one who shirks responsibility.

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