FUnny how this word is so of the moment in GB at the mo. My kids brought it to my attention about 18 months ago [more?] in the form 'Charva' meaning tracksuit bottom & bling-wearing burberryists usually with dubious morals and antisocial attitudes. Charva seems to originate as the Romany for a 'prostitute', whereas Chav seems to be a cleaned up alternative meaning 'child'. Funny how words come and go ...
Topical Words: Chav
"Spend and tax" not "tax and spend"
I got a response from my MP which got me kind of mad. You'll see why as I reproduce it here. Apologies for the strange changes in types...
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I've been watching the TV series 'Foundation'. I read the books about 50 years ago (I know!) but scarcely now remember anything...
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"'Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell yo...
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