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spiv

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "spiv" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

spiv

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, spiv is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofspiv

1noun
  • A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
  • A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.

    Synonyms: chiseler, sharper, "wide boy"

  • In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
  • A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
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