What does chav mean?
Chav means (British, Ireland, derogatory, offensive) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle..
Chav
/t͡ʃæv/ · noun
Meaning
(British, Ireland, derogatory, offensive) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle..
Example Sentences
Lyrical staff / Never could they ever take me for a chav / Scholar in the English, scholar in the Math / Dizzee ain't no riff raff
His book concerns ‘chavs’, a supposed underclass of ill-educated, fast-breeding, violent and amoral poor people currently plaguing Britain.
Synonyms for chav
Antonyms for chav
Related Words
Word Forms
- chavs
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chav?
Common synonyms include adlay, bam, Barry boy, bazza.
What is the opposite of chav?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chav in a sentence?
Lyrical staff / Never could they ever take me for a chav / Scholar in the English, scholar in the Math / Dizzee ain't no riff raff
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