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    streetwise
    /ˈstriːtwʌɪz/

    adjective

    • 1. having the experience and knowledge necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment: informal "I wasn't streetwise enough to figure out what he had in mind"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTREETWISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    STREETWISE definition: 1. able to deal successfully with dangerous or difficult situations in big towns or cities where…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › streetwiseStreetwise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Feb 29, 2012 · Streetwise means having the skills and attitudes necessary to survive in a difficult or dangerous situation or environment. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related entries of streetwise from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTREETWISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Streetwise means knowing how to deal with difficult or dangerous situations in big cities. Learn the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of this informal adjective with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTREETWISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    able to deal successfully with dangerous or difficult situations in big towns or cities where there is a lot of crime: McDonald was as streetwise as any of the criminals he had investigated. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wise and sensible. be a victory for common sense idiom. cannily. canny. clear-headedly.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › streetwisestreetwise adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of streetwise adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › streetwiseStreetwise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    streetwise. the "streetwise" family. If you're streetwise, you can survive even tough city environments—you have plenty of knowledge and experience. Your streetwise friend can help you navigate New York City's subway system.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTREETWISE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Streetwise means knowing how to deal with dangerous or difficult situations in big cities. Find out how to say streetwise in different languages and learn more about its meaning and usage.