charvette
A Geordie (Newcastle, England) slang term for a female charva — the local equivalent of a chav.
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A Geordie (Newcastle, England) slang term for a female charva — the local equivalent of a chav. A charvette is typically described as a young woman who embodies working-class stereotypes: tracksuits, heavy jewellery, loud behaviour, and a confrontational attitude. Like 'chav' and 'charva,' the term is used pejoratively and reflects broader class-based social anxieties in British culture. Its use is geographically concentrated in the North East of England.
The girls at the bus stop, all hoops and attitude, were exactly what Donna's mam called proper charvettes.
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(Geordie, pejorative) A female charva.
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- chavette76%
British slang for a female chav — a term applied (usually pejoratively) to a young working-class woman associated with sportswear brands, big hoop earrings, a particular dialect, and a certain attitude. Like 'chav,' the word carries strong class-based judgment and is considered by many to be a classist slur, though it's also been partially reclaimed by some as a badge of pride. You'll find it in British tabloids, reality TV commentary, and increasingly in academic discussions of class in the UK.
- charva75%
(Geordie, pejorative) A chav.
- charva74%
(Geordie, pejorative) Unruly youth; disobedient child or teenager.
- chavette74%
(British, pejorative, slang) A female chav.