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That isn’t simply “a slur for poor people.” It is an entire sub culture in the uk
If you had asked me that question, I would’ve given you exactly the same answer. Because it is the correct answer.
reliable sources say otherwise
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chavs-Demonization-Working-Owen-Jones/dp/1844678644
https://theconversation.com/married-at-first-sight-shows-the-classist-2000s-insult-chav-hasnt-left-britains-cultural-conversation-242637
https://archive.thetab.com/uk/2021/01/11/in-case-you-didnt-know-using-the-word-chav-is-harmful-and-unacceptable-189172
no, they don't
source #3:
this is literal nonsense and (the actual origin of the term) romani cultural erasure lol
i'm not clicking the other links if this is the extent of the critical thought you've given this moral outrage
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chav