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We think the answer is "SPIV" which means:
- noun
- • A person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was dressed like a spiv with his flashy suit and wide-brimmed hat."
- • "The detective suspected the spiv of being involved in the black-market trading."
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