charva en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈt͡ʃɑːvə/
Etymology
Perhaps from nineteenth-century Romani chavo (“child or youth”). Compare charver, chav.
Meanings
- (Geordie, derogatory) Unruly youth; disobedient child or teenager.
- (Geordie, derogatory) A chav.
- (Yorkshire, informal) Friend; mate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| charver | alternative | lexicographic | |
| charvas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| charv | alternative | lexicographic |