Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - spiv
Связанные словари
Spiv
Рейтинг статьи:
См. в других словарях
1.
(spivs) A spiv is a man who does not have a regular job and who makes money by business deals which are usually illegal. (BRIT INFORMAL) = wide boy N-COUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
2.
noun Etymology: alteration of English dialect spiff flashy dresser, from spiff dandified Date: circa 1934 1. British a man who lives by his wits without regular employment 2. British slacker 1 • ~vy adjective, British ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
3.
n. Brit. colloq. a man, often characterized by flashy dress, who makes a living by illicit or unscrupulous dealings. Derivatives spivvish adj. spivvy adj. Etymology: 20th c.: orig. unkn. ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
Новый большой англо-русский словарь
Англо-русский словарь
Вопрос-ответ:
Похожие слова
Ссылка для сайта или блога:
Ссылка для форума (bb-код):
Самые популярные термины
1 | 12719 | |
2 | 2608 | |
3 | 2445 | |
4 | 1708 | |
5 | 1675 | |
6 | 988 | |
7 | 978 | |
8 | 862 | |
9 | 782 | |
10 | 780 | |
11 | 745 | |
12 | 738 | |
13 | 690 | |
14 | 679 | |
15 | 643 | |
16 | 640 | |
17 | 638 | |
18 | 630 | |
19 | 614 | |
20 | 610 |