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chav

Origin
World English Dictionary
chav (tʃæv)
 
n
informal, derogatory (Southern English) a young working-class person whose tastes, although sometimes expensive, are considered vulgar by some
 
[perhaps from Romany chavi a child]
 
'chavish
 
adj

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Chav is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Main Entry:  chav
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the lower class; uneducated and ignorant people
Etymology:  perh. Romany chav child
Usage:  derogatory slang
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Word Origin & History

chav
British slang, "antisocial youth," by 2004, of unknown origin.
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