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Definitions of chav word

countable noun chav If you call someone a chav, you think that the way they look shows a lack of taste and education, although they may wear expensive clothes. 3
noun chav a young working-class person whose tastes, although sometimes expensive, are considered vulgar by some 3
noun chav a person who wears fashionable brands, flashy jewelry, etc., but is regarded as having bad or lower-class taste. 1
noun chav (UK, pejorative, offensive) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived 1
noun chav (Britain, pejorative, offensive) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle. 0

before 1995

One of the 1% newest English words

1995-2000; perhaps < Romany chavo ‘boy, youth’ or chavi ‘baby, child’

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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