Chavs

Chavs is a British term. Its etymology has been described as "chav (n.), antisocial youth," British slang, by 2004, apparently from earlier charver "loutish young person wearing designer-style sportswear," Northern British slang (1997) of uncertain origin. Earlier it was a verb in homosexual slang for "have sex." Perhaps ultimately from Romany (Gypsy)."

As a negative term it is somewhat politically incorrect to point to similarities with the hip hop subculture.

See also

• Wiggers