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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.
Citation from "Episode 1", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Episode 1", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
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.
- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
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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chave
- to steal.
My car sterios been chaved.
- See more words with the same meaning: to steal.
Last edited on Feb 04 2000. Submitted by Brett from UK on Feb 04 2000.
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Chaw
other
- mate, friend.
Also - Chaw Bash
North East Esp; MiddlesbroughOw, Chaw Bash... where were you on Wensdee?
Last edited on Dec 19 2014. Submitted by Brodie on Dec 19 2014.
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Chawn
verb
- to gorge on unhealthy food. From "chawner".
Look at those two obese couch potatoes chawning on pizza and beer!
- See more words with the same meaning: to eat, drink.
Last edited on Mar 21 2011. Submitted by Dick Wright-Upham from Wellington, New Zealand on Nov 23 2010.
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chawner
noun
- an obese, long-term welfare recipient.
- See more words with the same meaning: overweight, obese, fat person.
Last edited on Nov 15 2010. Submitted by Lord Pleco from Canberra ACT, Australia on Aug 16 2010.
- originally an obese, long-term welfare recipient but now more commonly applied to any very obese person. Male or female, often with connotations of stupidity, laziness, poor personal hygiene.
- See more words with the same meaning: overweight, obese, fat person.
Last edited on May 13 2011. Submitted by Dick Wright-Upham from Wellington, New Zealand on Nov 17 2010.
origin
- Named after a British family who earned notoriety due to their condition.
Citation from "Family who are 'too fat to work' say 22,000 pounds worth of benefits is not enough", The Telegraph, Urmee Khan, 17 Mar 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
Last edited on Nov 15 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2010.
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cheapo
adjective
- poor quality; SECOND-RATE.
Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
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cheap shot
- from boxing, referring to an unfair remark.
Hey, that was a cheap shot.
Last edited on Sep 09 1998. Submitted by chris from Boston, MA, USA on Sep 09 1998.
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cheat sheet
noun
- a hidden piece of paper with information used to cheat on a test.
- See more words with the same meaning: school (related to).
Last edited on Aug 26 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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check
- ok, or yes.
Let's go to the club next weekend. Check.
Last edited on Dec 12 1999. Submitted by LaDania from GA, USA on Dec 12 1999.
interjection
- acknowledgment of an item from a checklist.
Q: Gas in the tank?
A: Check.
Q: Suitcases in the trunk?
A: Check.
Citation from "Mr. Bob's Toddler Kaleidoscope", Up All Night (TV), Season 1 Episode 5 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: yes, agreements (statements of).
Last edited on Nov 21 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 14 2010.
verb - transitive
- to look at.
Check the girl over there.
- See more words with the same meaning: to look, see.
Last edited on Nov 21 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 14 2010.
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check at the door
verb
- to get rid of before entering a venue. (A reference to the coat check.)
Check your attitude at the door.
Last edited on Mar 14 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 14 2010.
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