Eshay

Eshay (/ˈɛʃeɪ/) is a slang expression associated with an Australian urban youth subculture that originated in Adelaide in the early 90’s; 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, affiliated with other local youths from a postcode, generally hang out in groups, use Pig Latin, wear sportswear and engage in intimidatory and anti-social behaviour.

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