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[Dave Hayward]

In answer to your query about the term 'Wide boy' -

wide boy
noun
1.
(Brit, slang) a man who is prepared to use unscrupulous methods to progress or make money.

Can also sometimes be called a 'Spiv' -

spiv
/spɪv/
noun
1.
(Brit, slang) a person who makes a living by underhand dealings or swindling; black marketeer.

Hope this clarifies the term for you.

Link to the book: Radio Fun_0695

[paw broon]

Thanks Dave, clarification indeed.  I'd just add that associated with spivs there is the look, the way they dress and smoke a cigarette, e.g. Private Walker in Dad's Army.

[betaraybdw]

In answer to your query about the term 'Wide boy' -<br />
<br />
wide boy<br />
noun<br />
1.<br />
(Brit, slang) a man who is prepared to use unscrupulous methods to progress or make money.<br />
<br />
Can also sometimes be called a 'Spiv' - <br />
<br />
spiv<br />
/spɪv/<br />
noun<br />
1.<br />
(Brit, slang) a person who makes a living by underhand dealings or swindling; black marketeer.<br />
<br />
Hope this clarifies the term for you.

Link to the book: Radio Fun_0695

(in jest) you guys talk funny 

I'm going to have to ad that term to my list of non-US slang to slip into a conversation, though I'm still waiting for the right situation to use "nuggety"