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    What are "chavs", where does the word originate and who are some famous examples?

    Question #52940. Asked by gmackematix. (Dec 06 04 8:45 PM)


    peasypod

    		Britain's version of trailer trash. Underclass peasants. They wear gaudy jewelry with name brand clothes.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chavs


    [Dec 06 04 9:00 PM] peasypod writes:

    As for a famous example...

    According to the Sun, 20-year old Prince Harry has become a role model for most 'Chavs' because he is often spotted in Adidas tracksuits and baseball caps, smoking cigarettes and even hanging out at the coolest 'Chavs' nightclub, 'Chinawhite Blindin.'...

    (As one entry - McG)

    Dec 06 04, 8:53 PM
    gmackematix

    		Given what they can afford, I'm not sure they are quite the same as trailer trash. Still, you definitely have the essence and an example, Peasy, and get a designer yay.
    The term seems to have started in Kent, deriving from a Romany word for child.
    Recently, former Eastenders star, Daniella Westbrook eloquently argued "I am not a f***ing chav" after being photographed dressed head to toe in Burberry, with a baby under one arm and a fag in hand.
    Here is more about the word and concept:
    http://www.worldwidewords.org/topicalwords/tw-cha2.htm

    Dec 08 04, 5:33 PM

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