Chav
British SlangDefinition
Derogatory British slang for a stereotypically brash, unrefined, antisocial working‑class youth; widely considered offensive and classist.
Examples
"The tabloid cruelly branded the local youths as “chavs,” reinforcing tired, classist stereotypes."
"Please don’t call him a “chav”—it’s a derogatory term and says more about your prejudice than about him."
"The documentary examines how the “chav” label has been used to stigmatise working‑class communities."