noun
cred
krehd
Cred (noun) means Respect or status earned within a particular group, especially for being genuine or knowledgeable. Example: “He lost all his cred with the skaters after showing up in brand-new gear.”
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Respect or status earned within a particular group, especially for being genuine or knowledgeable.
"He lost all his cred with the skaters after showing up in brand-new gear."
"Working at the label gave her serious cred in the music scene."
How to use cred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStreet credibility — the respect you get for being authentic or well-connected in a scene.
When to use it
Informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
street cred
lose cred
gain cred
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Word forms
- Plural
- creds
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Etymology
An informal shortening of "credibility" or "credentials", popularised in youth and street slang from the late 20th century.
Class of 1900
cred joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for cred
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What does “cred” mean?
The word “cred” means respect or status earned within a particular group, especially for being genuine or knowledgeable. In plain terms, street credibility — the respect you get for being authentic or well-connected in a scene.
How do you pronounce “cred”?
“Cred” is pronounced krehd (/kɹɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cred” in a sentence?
Here is “cred” used in a sentence: “He lost all his cred with the skaters after showing up in brand-new gear.”
What part of speech is “cred”?
“Cred” is a noun.
Where does the word “cred” come from?
The word “cred” dates back to around 1900. An informal shortening of "credibility" or "credentials", popularised in youth and street slang from the late 20th century.
