Skanger is a word used to describe a person, mainly in Ireland, roughly equivalent to the British chav.
Both words refer to a socioeconomic grouping typical of low income urban working class youths. There are many stereotypes of each group, and it is worth noting that popular culture often openly ridicule many aspects of the lifestyle. Typically skangers are associated with aggressive attitudes, lack of respect for police force, anti social behaviour, street drinking and drug abuse.