what are "chavs" like and why do people not like them on street corners?

[Greg D]

A chav is a stereotypical yob that causes trouble in his/her neighborhood.
Offences they may commit could include but not limited to drug abuse, drunk and disorderly, breaching the peace, criminal damage and theft.
Lifestyle includes dance and techno music and the love for MC's which are basically fast-rappers talking about fighting and taking drugs and how cool they believe they are.

A chav is usually unemployed for many years and is a drain on society.
You may see a female chav in the local government employment agency trying to claim more money for her baby who has been left by its father who is probably in prison or with another woman.

A chav usually wears sportswear like tracksuit bottoms and trainers and are typically fond of Burberry and Fred Perry. This does include the knock-off fakes you can obtain from markets and other clothing stores.

Ages can range from 10 to late 30's. The peak of a chav is probably around 18 where their primal activities are completed. Usually the punishment of prison in their early 20s can be enough to set one straight.

The term 'chav' is most commonly known in the Northern part of the UK where it is believed the trend was created in the 1990's. Chavs have now 'evolved' thanks to the evolution of social networking and it's now harder to identify a chav who may wear different clothes than their predecessor species.