ˈspiv noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of English dialect spiff, n., flashy dresser, from English dialect spiff, adjective, smartly dressed, dandified
1. Britain : one who gets his living by his wits without regular employment : parasite: as
a. : a hanger-on at a racetrack
b. : one engaged in petty black-marketeering and thievery
2. Britain : one who does not do his full share in an effort : slacker