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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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  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.