Eshay
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Eshay (/ˈɛʃeɪ/) is a slang expression associated with an Australian urban youth subculture that originated in Adelaide.
Description
The term can refer to individuals within the subculture, or to the subculture itself, and can have various other meanings in different contexts. The word "eshay" apparently derives from the Pig Latin for "sesh" (session).[1] The term "adlay" (/ˈædleɪ/), Pig Latin for "lad," refers to the same subculture.[citation needed]
Eshays, or lads, are often considered stereotypically hypermasculine and inclined to crime and violence.[2] They may be affiliated with other local youths from a postcode,[3] hang out in groups, use slang derived from Pig Latin,[1] wear sportswear, and engage in intimidating and anti-social behaviour. Common fashion items include bumbags and Nike shoes.[1]
See also
- Chav/Roadman, a similar term used to describe young delinquents in Britain
- Gopnik, a similar term used to describe young delinquents in Eastern Europe
- Skeet (Newfoundland), a similar term used on the Canadian island of Newfoundland
- Hoon
- Lad culture
References
- ^ a b c Tim Boyd (24 January 2020). "Inside the secret world of Millennial subcultures". Australian Financial Review. Australian Financial Review. Archived from the original on 7 January 2022.
- ^ Stephen Pham (2019). "Mundane glories". Going Down Swinging (40): 31.
- ^ Athena Lill (17 December 2014). "From local to global: the evolution of musical play in secondary schools". International Journal of Play. 3 (3): 256. doi:10.1080/21594937.2014.976036. S2CID 143188838.
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