2006-12-20 09:48:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Chav is a mainly derogatory slang term in some parts of England which appeared in mainstream dictionaries in 2005[1][2]
The term chav refers to a subcultural stereotype fixated on fashions such as gold jewellery and designer clothing in the Burberry pattern (notably a now-discontinued baseball cap) and from a variety of other casual and sportswear brands. Tracksuits, hoodies, jogging bottoms (known as sweatpants to some) and baseball caps are particularly associated with this stereotype. Musically, chavs tend to like rap, garage, and electronic Dance Music. Response to the term has ranged from amusement to criticism that it is a new manifestation of classism. The term has also been associated with delinquency, the "ASBO Generation", and "yob culture".
2006-12-20 09:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Wildwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: chav
Part of Speech: n
Definition: the lower class; uneducated and ignorant people
Etymology: perh. Romany chav child
Usage: derogatory slang
2006-12-20 17:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Roberta. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋