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What's a Spiv?

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    #11
    Originally posted by Diver View Post
    Thank you

    I now have this picture of Dodgy in my mind. wrinkled pin stripe suit, spats, yellow tie, twirly moustache, cigar, Gold tooth and a warm clammy handshake
    Ah you've met him, then.
    Hard Brexit now!
    #prayfornodeal

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      #12
      Originally posted by The Lone Gunman View Post
      The terms are interchangeable.

      Nobody mentioned the original Flash Harry in the original St Trinians movies?
      George Cole also played the ultimate Spiv as Arfur.
      Private Joe Walker of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is also an excellent example of the species.
      "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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        #13
        Originally posted by Diver View Post
        Thank you

        I now have this picture of Dodgy in my mind. wrinkled pin stripe suit, spats, yellow tie, twirly moustache, cigar, Gold tooth and a warm clammy handshake

        Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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          #14
          Originally posted by DaveB View Post
          Private Joe Walker of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is also an excellent example of the species.
          He was already mentioned which is why I didn't. One of the links is to a picture of him.
          I am not qualified to give the above advice!

          The original point and click interface by
          Smith and Wesson.

          Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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            #15
            What's a Spiv?

            Here's one.

            Eurrrggggggghhhhh!
            The vegetarian option.

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