Kev — short for Kevin — is British slang used to mock a stereotypical young working-class man, often painted as someone into cheap sportswear, loud cars, and laddish behavior without much sophistication. It's in the same territory as 'chav' and carries a similar class-based sting. The term relies on a snobbish stereotype tied to the name Kevin being associated with a certain demographic, and while sometimes used affectionately among peers, it's generally derogatory when directed externally.
He rolled up in a modified hatchback blasting drum and bass, and someone at the back muttered 'absolute Kev'.
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(UK, slang, derogatory) A working-class male.
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