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spiv
In the United Kingdom, the word spiv is slang for a type of petty criminal who deals in illicit, typically black market, goods. The word was particularly used during the Second World War and in the post-war period when many goods were rationed due to shortages. According to Peter Wollen, "The crucial difference between the spiv and the classic Hollywood gangster was the degree of sympathy the spiv gained as an intermediary in the transfer of black market goods to ... a grateful mass of consumers."〔Peter Wollen (2002) ''Paris Hollywood - Writings on Film'' pp185–6〕
==Appearance==
The spiv had a characteristic look which has been described as "A duck's arse haircut, Clark Gable moustache, rakish trilby (), drape-shape jacket, and loud garish tie ... () all represented a deliberate snook cocked at wartime austerity."〔Savage, Jon. ''Teenage: The Creation of Youth Culture''. New York: Viking, 2007. ISBN 978-0-670-03837-4〕
The comedian Arthur English had a successful career immediately after the Second World War appearing as a spiv with a pencil moustache, wide-brimmed hat, light-coloured suit and a bright patterned tie.〔(The Independent 19 April 1995 ) Obituaries: Arthur English〕
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