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.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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The tabloids had a field day calling her a chavette, but honestly she just dressed how she wanted.
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(British, pejorative, slang) A female chav.
Chavette means: A female chav.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
chavette means: A female chav.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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