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Definition of chav
chav
noun
- a member of a British subculture characterized by low- or middle-class youths with characteristics such as wearing athletic clothing, Burberry brand clothing, and gold chains, listening to rap music, driving low-end but "souped up" automobiles, and engaging in drunken and other crass behavior. Also called "townies" and "yobs".
A bunch of chavs went and wrecked a couple of cars down our road.
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Citation from "Episode 1", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.His Gucci cap and bag makes him look like a chav.
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Last edited on Apr 20 2013. Submitted by Ned on Oct 10 2004.
origin
- From "charver" or "charva".
Last edited on Jan 19 2012. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.
- Folk etymology: from "Council Housed And Violent" - allegedly shorthand used by police when dealing with unruly persons.
Last edited on May 05 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 17 2010.
- Possibly of Romani origin, from several similar-sounding words relating to children.
Last edited on Feb 18 2011. Submitted by Jim from Maidstone, Kent, UK on Feb 05 2011.
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