charva

noun — 3 senses

charva

noun

/ˈt͡ʃɑːvə/

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

1

Geordie, Derogatory Unruly youth; disobedient child or teenager.

3

Yorkshire, Informal Friend; mate.

Derived terms
charvette
Related terms
chav

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