Yep, back in the 1980s and 90s "kev" was indeed used as a somewhat derogatory term in the UK. The stereotypical kev was supposed to be seen wearing white, fluf

Yep, back in the 1980s and 90s "kev" was indeed used as a somewhat derogatory term in the UK. The stereotypical kev was supposed to be seen wearing white, fluffy socks and black shoes (terrible faux pas that) and driving a Ford Capri (badly). At the time this greatly amused me as a child because my well to do Irish grandfather, uncle and cousin were all called Kevin and nothing at all like the stereotype. Not sure if the term "kev" existed as a mild insult in Ireland but they were all aware of us using it... :D