STREETWISE

streetwise, street smart, with-it

(adjective) having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

streetwise (comparative more streetwise, superlative most streetwise)

Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.

Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States.

Synonyms

• street-smart

Source: Wiktionary



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