Noun
(Britain, historical) A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods, especially during World War II.
(Britain, dated) A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
Synonyms: sharper, chiseler, wide boy; see also Thesaurus:fraudster, Thesaurus:confidence trickster
(Britain, dated, Scotland Yard) A low and common thief.
(Britain, dated) A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
Source: en.wiktionary.org