spivvily en · ADV
Etymology
From spivvy + -ly.
Meanings
-
In the manner of a spiv.
Len took a comb from his trouser pocket and ran it through his hair. He wore his hair a bit spivvily, swept back behind his ears.
2011 February 3, Sarah Waters, The Night Watch, Hachette UK, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most spivvily | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more spivvily | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |