Eshay
Eshay (/ˈɛʃeɪ/) is a slang expression associated with an Australian urban youth subculture that originated in Sydney sometime in the 2000s; the term can refer to individuals within the subculture, or to the subculture itself, and can have various other meanings in different contexts. The name originates from Pig Latin for the word "sesh," a slang term used to describe smoking marijuana. The term "Adlay" (/ˈædleɪ/), Pig Latin for "Lad" is also sometimes used.
Eshays, or Lads are often considered stereotypically hyper-masculine, inclined to crime and violence,[1] affiliated with other local youths from a postcode,[2] generally hang out in groups, use Pig Latin, wear sportswear and engage in intimidatory and anti-social behaviour.[3]
Fashion
Clothing brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste and Nautica were popular with Eshays.[4]
See also
- Chav, 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
- Lad culture
References
- Pham, Stephen (2019). "Mundane glories". Going Down Swinging (40): 31.
- Lill, Athena (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.
- Boyd, Tim (24 January 2020). "Inside the secret world of Millennial subcultures". Australian Financial Review. Australian Financial Review.
- Mahmood, Fazal (8 August 2018). "Are Eshays Australia's Most Prolific Performance Artists?". Vice Media.