What does a chav mean?

: a young person in Britain of a type stereotypically known for engaging in aggressively loutish behavior especially when in groups and for wearing flashy jewelry and athletic casual clothing (such as tracksuits and baseball caps) Like Eminem, Lady Sovereign is a poster child for the white lower-middle class.

What is a chav phase?

“Chav videos are popular because everyone knows at least one ‘chav’, or may have gone through a ‘chav’ phase themselves, making the videos relatable,” Hollie explains. According to Hollie, a ‘chav’ is “someone who dresses a certain way, usually wearing branded sportswear like Nike or adidas”.

How can you tell if someone is a chav?

Male Chavs listen to rap – usually at full volume while driving their battered motor down the high street at 15mph. The female listens to R&B, typically Destiny’s Child. Chavs will get confused if they hear anything not in the Top 40.

Why is chav offensive?

Critics of the term have argued that its users are “neo-snobs”, and that its increasing popularity raises questions about how British society deals with social mobility and class. The Fabian Society considers the term to be offensive and regards it as “sneering and patronising” to a largely voiceless group.

What’s another word for chav?

What is another word for chav?

boor	bumpkin
brute	savage
peasant	ruffian
thug	goon
hooligan	yob

Why is chav a bad word?

What is the opposite of a chav?

What is the opposite of chav?

charmer	enthusiast
exciter	gentleman

Is it rude to say chav?

What were chavs before chavs?

We used to call them “meaders” (local term), my friends in London used to call them “pikeys”.