streetwise
streetwise · more streetwise · most streetwise
Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban…Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
US/stɹˈitwˌaɪz/
» She has become a very streetwise girl.
Meaning
2 sensesHaving the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
(US)Possessing a style that reflects urban life and microculture.
More definitions
- having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment
Examples
2 sentencesShe has become a very streetwise girl.
John is streetwise.
ruДжон ушлый. — odexed
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From street + -wise.From street + -wise.
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Forms
more streetwise, most streetwise| Comparative | more streetwise Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most streetwise Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment:street smartwith-it
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedstreet smarts
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form