cred
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.”
How to use cred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStreet credibility — the respect you get for being authentic or well-connected in a scene.
Informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
Word forms
creds plural
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He lost all his _____ with the skaters after showing up in brand-new gear.
Etymology
An informal shortening of "credibility" or "credentials", popularised in youth and street slang from the late 20th century.
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.