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- noun Ireland, slang A job or income which is taken in addition to one's normal employment, generally at evenings or weekends. Implies that payment is not declared for taxation.
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Examples
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"The 'nixer' culture is very much alive and well, offering a serious threat to those businesses which remain compliant," he added.
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The Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) today warned about a dramatic rise in black economy activities and the re-emergence of a 'nixer' culture, which is undermining legitimate businesses, threatening jobs and livelihoods in the process.
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Terry's financial dealings, which have been described as "spivvy" (he has moonlighted from his Stg£170,000 a week on nixer jobs), have been added to the charge sheet on his character.
Irish Blogs 2010
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Terry's financial dealings, which have been described as "spivvy" (he has moonlighted from his Stg£170,000 a week on nixer jobs), have been added to the charge sheet on his character.
Irish Blogs 2010
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