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Thing is, though, that some people use 'chav' to describe what daizie is saying in the post above, but on first glance - so for people in a pub, or on a street. They're assuming that the people are doing all of those things but based on the way they dress, or how they sound. And that's snobbery plain and simple. So for me, that's when calling someone a chav is out of order.
Council House Adult Vacant


Not sure where this is from, I had heard "council Housing and Violent" equally I'm not sure where that came from, and whether it's accurate.


I have used the word chav on occasion, so don't want to get on my high horse about it. However, when I use it (having first heard it about 2004), it's to describe some knob boy racer with a load of bling (and probably a fair few quid).


These days, it seems to be more directed at a certain demographic "underclass" if you will, and that it when it starts to become nasty.

"its a great word , saves time and explaination"


Sure, that's how prejudice works. It characterises and dehumanises someone by classifying them.


It's all about intent, chavtastic is a celebration and unlikely to draw fire.


Don't get me wrong, I'm not above using terms like these, but when I do most of my colleagues will tender a reproachful glance as they're as aware as I am that I've been lazy and nasty.


There undoubtedly is a sub-culture of people who have Kate Moss posters on their wall, but I'd only christen someone with that sobriquet if I was being vindictive.

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