street-smart

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Definition of street-smart in English English dictionary: Having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom; streetwise smarts; streetwise, possessing skills and knowledge needed to survive in an urban environment
streetsmart: Having gained wisdom or learned tricks not at school, but in the streets
street smart: having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment
street smart: Someone who is street smart knows how to deal with difficult or dangerous situations, especially in big cities. He is street smart and is not afraid of this neighborhood. = streetwise
streetsmart: {s} streetwise, knowing how to survive or succeed in difficult or dangerous situations (especially in an urban environment)

street-smart

Pronunciation

[ -"smärt ] (adjective.) 1974. Backformation from street smarts

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