chav

noun
UK: /tʃæv/
US: /tʃæv/

  1. A young person, typically of working-class background, who is perceived to behave in a vulgar or antisocial way.

    1. That chav is causing trouble again near the shop.
    2. The media often portrays young people as chavs without understanding their real lives.

  2. A person who wears branded sportswear and is often associated with petty crime and aggressive behaviour.

    1. He looks like a chav in his tracksuit and baseball cap.
    2. Some people believe that the chav stereotype is unfair to working-class youth.

Synonyms

yob hoodlum rowdy hooligan
chav intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a way that is considered vulgar, aggressive, or antisocial; to act like a chav.

    1. Don't chav like that; show some respect here please.
    2. The media criticized the celebrity for chaving during the awards ceremony.
chav adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a chav; vulgar or antisocial.

    1. That's a chav tattoo on his neck; so trashy!
    2. The movie depicts a chav culture, but it is overdone stereotypes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chav" in English means: A young person, typically of working-class background, who is perceived to behave in a vulgar or antisocial way., A person who wears branded sportswear and is often associated with petty crime and aggressive behaviour..

The phonetic transcription of "chav" is /tʃæv/ in British English and /tʃæv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chav": yob, hoodlum, rowdy, hooligan.

Example usage of "chav": "That chav is causing trouble again near the shop.". More examples on the page.