I can't find "chav" in my dictionary...?

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Chav is a derogatory term applied to certain young people in the United Kingdom, in particular, England. It is equivalant of the Scottish term "Ned." The stereotypical "chav" is an aggressive teenager or young adult, of working class background[1], who wears branded sports and casual clothing, who often engages in anti-social behaviour,[1] and is often assumed to be unemployed or in a low paid job. It first appeared in English dictionaries in 2005.[2][3]

Caricature of a chavResponse to the term has ranged from amusement to criticism that it is a new manifestation of classism.[4] One BBC TV documentary suggested that "chav" culture is an evolution of previous working-class youth subcultures associated with particular commercial clothing styles, such as mods, skinheads and casuals.[5] The term has been associated with juvenile delinquency, the ASBO Generation and yob culture

Council House And Violence is what a chav apparently officially means.

council house, asbo and violence