spide

See also: spīde and spīdē

English

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Which is it?”) A contraction of “spider men”, referring to individuals with cobweb-like tattoos. Also refers to people who 'hang' around street corners, loitering.

Noun

spide (plural spides)

  1. (Northern Ireland, derogatory) A chav.
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References
  • A Belfast community newsletter
  • BBC list of Belfast slang

Verb

spide

  1. (archaic) simple past and past participle of spy
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