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Streetwise (adj) means knowing how to cope, stay safe and get by in a tough city environment.

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Knowing how to cope, stay safe and get by in a tough city environment.

Having a manner or style shaped by city life and its local subcultures.

"You could tell from the way he spat old Tupac lyrics, loitering in the corner with his homies, flipping that Yankees cap on his head like he couldn't give a damn that he was streetwise enough to melt Will Smith."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from street and -wise.

Rhymes for streetwise

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What is the meaning of streetwise?

"streetwise" (adj) means knowing how to cope, stay safe and get by in a tough city environment.

What are the different meanings of streetwise?

"streetwise" has 2 main meanings: 1. Knowing how to cope, stay safe and get by in a tough city environment; 2. Having a manner or style shaped by city life and its local subcultures.