Oh you're a chav are you?
That explains a lot. Sorry. Couldn't resist. But within the travelling community the word pikey can be quite insulting if misapplied. However based on your original description of the people involved, it seems like you hit the nail on the head.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 27 May 2010, 15:34, 1 reply)

lol, no worries!
But illustrates the point. White, sports clothing, likes a drink. I wouldn't blame someone for using the term about me although I know I'm not one.
(golddust QOTW now revolves around being a cunt, Thu 27 May 2010, 15:36, closed)

That's the thing.
I don't apply the the stereotype to the physical description. More the attitude. Most people I see dressed as you describe I mentally file under "human". Seems easier somehow.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Thu 27 May 2010, 15:39, closed)