[MattD]

I'm not a "chav" and although I am poor this is more down to my PPL training rather than a lack of braincells causing me to have a "fries with that" type job.

So have I come to the right place for the counselling? I thought the thing which stood this site apart from the likes of PPrune was that it wasn't frequented by a bunch of narrow minded condescending aunts.

[Keef]

Hi Matt. I'm yer Essex Uncle Keef. Watching large numbers of funny men chasing a round object across a large lawn is great for those of lesser intelligence, so if you're 'appy wiv it, feel free.

Ovverwise, over 'ere we like playing wiv aeroplanes...

[PeteSpencer]

Anyboby help me on the origins of the term 'Chav'?

Need to settle an argument wiv me kids innit mate.

[Merlin83b]

A few answers (including one from a literary type which makes sense) here.

[Garry Paterson]

PS,

The term "Chav" looks like a shortened version of "Chavie" which has been in circulation north of the border for decades. "Chavie" is the method the "bumpy heids" use to refer to each other. Where some people may say "hello there old boy". A bumpy heid will say "Allright there chavie".

Gaz

Ps. Not to be confused with "gadgie" or "mucker"!!