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spiv

/spɪv/

الترجمة: شخص، غالبًا عاطل عن العمل، يكسب رزقه من خلال أساليب غير شريفة أو مشبوهة، وكثيرًا ما يتميز بملابس مبهرجة وسلوك مستهتر.

مدخل واحد

noun

/spɪv/C2formalbritish
  • arشخص، غالبًا عاطل عن العمل، يكسب رزقه من خلال أساليب غير شريفة أو مشبوهة، وكثيرًا ما يتميز بملابس مبهرجة وسلوك مستهتر.

A person, typically unemployed, who makes a living through various dishonest or dubious schemes, often characterized by flashy dress and a carefree attitude.

  1. Dishonest schemerC1informalbritish

    A person who avoids regular work and makes money through clever but dishonest or illegal schemes, often dressing smartly and enjoying a flashy lifestyle.

    arمحتال مخادع

    • The old neighborhood had a few spivs who sold stolen goods.
    • He was known as a spiv, always with a new scheme to make a quick pound.
    • The film's villain was a classic spiv, complete with a sharp suit and a sly grin.

    المرادفاتchiselercon mangrifterhustlerracketeersharpwheeler dealer

الصيغ
  • spivs plural form
  • spivs' possessive plural form
  • spiv's possessive singular form