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To think 'chav' is not an okay thing to call people?

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enternow99 · 19/07/2024 15:11

I find the use of chav on Mumsnet shocking. Is this name chavvy? Is this holiday destination chavvy? Is this outfit chavvy? Chavs moved in next door (I'm a leaseholder, they rent!!!!)

I understand its snobbiness but isn't it a bit horrible?

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Original poster
enternow99 · 19/07/2024 15:15

Gingerdancedbackwards · 19/07/2024 15:12

Not at all. Descriptors are descriptors for a reason

What defines a chav?

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Towelmode · 19/07/2024 15:14

It’s a very outdated term and most young people wouldn’t use it but I think the average age on MNs skews quite old so it’s acceptable to them.

Gingerdancedbackwards · 19/07/2024 15:14

enternow99 · 19/07/2024 15:12

If you think it's fine to use, do you also say it to your children? Oh ignore them they're chavs!

Don't be daft. You are being deliberately challenging unnecessarily

Original poster
enternow99 · 19/07/2024 15:12

If you think it's fine to use, do you also say it to your children? Oh ignore them they're chavs!

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Gingerdancedbackwards · 19/07/2024 15:12

Not at all. Descriptors are descriptors for a reason