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Ned is a derogatory term applied to certain young people in Scotland (similar to the terms chav used in England, skanger or knacker used in Ireland, skiv used in Canadian Maritimes, and spide used in Northern Ireland). The stereotypical view of a ned is an adolescent male youth, of working class background, who engages in hooliganism, petty criminality, loutish behaviour, underage drinking and smoking or just irritating others. They are often assumed to be unemployed. The Collins English Dictionary defines ned as "a derogatory term for a young working-class person who dresses in casual sports clothes", although this omits the hooligan element.

I have a set at the end of my street, delightful young chaps.

S.