Chav vs. Hoodie — What's the Difference?

"Chav" (), also "charver" and "scally" in parts of England is a British pejorative term used to describe an anti-social lower-class youth dressed in sportswear. "Chavette" is a related term referring to female chavs, and the adjectives "chavvy", "chavvish", and "chavtastic" are used to describe things associated with chavs, such as fashion, slang, etc.

A hoodie (in some cases it is also spelt hoody and alternatively known as a hooded sweatshirt) is a sweatshirt with a hood. Hoodies often include a muff sewn onto the lower front, and (usually) a drawstring to adjust the hood opening.

Used as a disparaging term for a poor or uneducated young person, especially one who behaves in a brash or vulgar manner and wears ostentatious clothing and jewelry.

A hooded garment, especially a hooded sweatshirt.

A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.

A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

A young person wearing such a sweatshirt, usually a male, stereotypically associated with antisocial behaviour.

(slang) foreskin

The hooded crow, Corvus cornix.