Streetwise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Streetwise is an adjective meaning Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
Meaning
Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
More Meanings
- (mostly US) Possessing a style that reflects urban life and microculture.
Example Sentences
Where's the streetwise Hercules / to fight the rising odds?
You could tell from the way he spat old Tupac lyrics, loitering in the corner with his homies, flipping that Yankees cap on his head like he couldn't give a damn that he was streetwise enough to melt Will Smith.
Word Forms
- street-wise
Synonyms for streetwise
Depending on context, synonyms include street-smart.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include street, cluey, gangsta, knacky, hoody, streetcorner.
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