yeh what I said was true (why oh why)
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Originally Posted by dbd33
Grand, innit?
A delicacy
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It's amazing that while we are discussing the pros and cons of women and donuts, Kate White has left this thread and started another although what it is about is anyones guess.
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Originally Posted by kt0157
Alas Burberry isn't the same kind of fashion statement in Canada as it is in the UK.
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Originally Posted by dbd33
Exactly the sort of behaviour that would justify a customer going postal.
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In fact, if I knew you were in the line-up behind me, I'd deliberately take my time choosing! ....... so stick that in your pipe and do with it as you wish!
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Originally Posted by Rich_007
the sweating spotty chav massive like.
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I live in Cheltenham & have heard it stands for - Cheltenham Average.
Don't know what the little darlings at Cheltenham Ladies College would think of that
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Originally Posted by Arris
Does anyone know where the term 'Chav' comes from?
I live in Cheltenham & have heard it stands for - Cheltenham Average.
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I live in Cheltenham & have heard it stands for - Cheltenham Average.
Don't know what the little darlings at Cheltenham Ladies College would think of that
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Originally Posted by Madmac
...and no chav-tastic names for burberry-clad kids named 'Versace Mclatchey' - Yup someone named a child with this moniker. ![Stick Out Tongue](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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Originally Posted by Morwenna
Yes, but you are not Canadian, nor Calgarian, so luckily for me you are in the minority hereabouts! ![Stick Out Tongue](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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In fact, if I knew you were in the line-up behind me, I'd deliberately take my time choosing! ....... so stick that in your pipe and do with it as you wish!
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Originally Posted by dbd33
Are you from the North of England?
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Chav
Etymology
Origin uncertain (see discussion page); probably of Romani origin. Compare Romany chavi ‘male child’, chavo ‘female child’, chal ‘boy’, chavvy ‘mate, friend’; see also charva.
Noun Singular chav (plural chavs)
(British, pejorative) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.
Etymology
Origin uncertain (see discussion page); probably of Romani origin. Compare Romany chavi ‘male child’, chavo ‘female child’, chal ‘boy’, chavvy ‘mate, friend’; see also charva.
Noun Singular chav (plural chavs)
(British, pejorative) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.
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Originally Posted by Rich_007
Wellard. Wi whippets innit our kid.
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Originally Posted by iaink
(British, pejorative) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.
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Originally Posted by Rich_007
Wellard. Wi whippets innit our kid.
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Originally Posted by sans
Ok so now i know what you mean by Burberry But
whats that got to do with what i said to Kate???
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Originally Posted by kt0157
You wished her luck, but I fear (based on her diction) she won't be getting a "skilled worker" visa, and that she is rather fond of Burberry.
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