spide
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
(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 edit
spide (plural spides)
- (Northern Irish English, derogatory) A chav.
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Etymology 2 edit
Verb edit
spide
- (archaic) simple past and past participle of spy