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chav

/tʃæv/

Meanings
noun
A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.

Examples :

"The school bully acted like a stereotypical chav, always causing trouble and wearing cheap tracksuits. "
culture style society person attitude human

Related Words

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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tracksuits noun

/ˈtræksuːts/ /ˈtræksjuːts/

A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

"After soccer practice, the team put on their tracksuits to stay warm on the bus ride home. "

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stereotypical adjective

/ˌsteriəˈtɪpɪkəl/ /ˌstɪəriəˈtɪpɪkəl/

Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional

"The teacher's presentation of all students as quiet and studious was a stereotypical view of teenagers. "

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lifestyle noun

/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

"My sister's healthy lifestyle includes jogging every morning and eating lots of fruits and vegetables. "

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aggression noun

/əˈɡɹɛʃən/

The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.

"The student's aggression towards his classmates led to a fight. "

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perceived verb

/pəˈsiːvd/ /pɚˈsivd/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's frustration by the tone of her voice. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

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working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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trouble noun

/ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ /ˈtɹə-/

A distressing or dangerous situation.

"He was in trouble when the rain started."

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."