chave - Wiktionary, the free dictionary From Old Galician-Portuguese chave (“key”), from Latin clāvis (“key”), from Proto-Italic *klāwis (“bolt, lock, bar”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂w- (“nail, pin, hook - instruments, of old use for locking doors”) (possibly through an Ancient Greek intermediate)
What does Chave mean? - Definitions. net A general definition for "chave" is an informal Portuguese term meaning "key" in English It can also refer to a type of traditional Brazilian percussion instrument resembling a set of keys on a metal frame, commonly used in samba music
Chave - Slang Meaning and Examples - FastSlang Chave is a slang term used to describe someone who is considered low class, uneducated, and generally undesirable The term originated in the UK, particularly in the working-class areas of London, and has since spread to other parts of the world