Spide

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A chav. Northern-Ireland, derogatory
Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of spy archaic, form-of, participle, past

Etymology

A contraction of “spider men”, referring to individuals with cobweb-like tattoos. Also refers to people who 'hang' around street corners, loitering.

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