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June 16, 2005
Chavs, yarcos and neds
The latest edition of the Collins English Dictionary acknowledges some new tribes of the UK.
Other new words include "adultescent," an adult who is still actively interested in youth culture; "brand Nazi," a person who insists on buying one particular brand of clothing or other commodity; "exhibition killing," the murder of a hostage by terrorists, filmed for broadcasting on television or the Internet; and "retrosexual", a heterosexual man who spends little time and money on his personal appearance.
I am particularly pleased with the word "chavtastic". And here is a little challenge. I doubt anyone can point me to anything that says "chav" more succinctly than this all too credible 9ct gold ringed Burberry condom.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at June 16, 2005 09:23 AM
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