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      [Noun]  | "barrow boy" 


      1: costermonger


      Origin: 1939 ;

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       [ "barrow boy" ]

      1: Originally the term used to describe a London street-hawker, commonly selling fruit and vegtables from a barrow. Now used to describe a social climber from the east end of London, noted for his above average net-worth but lack of refinement. Usually works in the financial sector of the City of London.

        * e.g.,  ... "Look at that barrow boy working in the investment bank in his TM Lewin suit, skinny tie and brown shoes! He looks like a spiv!" 

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