Definition of a chav

chav

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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toss off	Definitions include: to masturbate.
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folk	Definitions include: Is used as a greeting.

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