It has only been in the last maybe 2 years that this word has had universal meaning - i believe it comes from the kent/essex name for romanies (hah - in that area they can talk <zips up flameproff suit>). I personally don't like the word as it doesn't stirke a cord with me!
These young people have been around for ever though - what did you know them as? When I was a kid down Chichester way we used:
Kevins (abbv. Kevs)
Trevors (abbv. Trevs)
Pikeys
Casuals
These terms make me smile fondly in a sort of hazy 30something harking back to my yuf way...and it got me thinking (in that friday afternoon way)....in those days it was:
Burberry = Fosters
Baseball Cap = Campri Ski Jacket
Scooter = 50cc trail bike
ANy Pimped Car = Ubiquitous XR3i....
Anyone care to add to the list?


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