charva

English

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Etymology

Perhaps from nineteenth-century Romani chavo (“child or youth”). Compare charver, chav.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɑːvə/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɑːvə

Noun

charva (plural charvas)

  1. (Geordie, derogatory) Unruly youth; disobedient child or teenager.
  2. (Geordie, derogatory) A chav.
  3. (Yorkshire, informal) Friend; mate.

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