chavette

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A female chav.

Register: derogatory, slang

Examples

So, whenever a big game is being shown on telly the streets and shopping centres will become chav-free zones. (You might spot a few straggling chavettes around who haven't quite realized that the way to attract a chav bloke is to feign an interest in the beautiful game.)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chavette” mean?

A female chav.

Is “chavette” formal or informal?

chavette is generally derogatory, slang.