"streetwise" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more streetwise [comparative], most streetwise [superlative]
Etymology: street + -wise Etymology templates: {{compound|en|street|-wise}} street + -wise Head templates: {{en-adj}} streetwise (comparative more streetwise, superlative most streetwise)
  1. Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments. Categories (topical): Personality
    Sense id: en-streetwise-en-adj-sdmXtb-P Disambiguation of Personality: 87 13
  2. Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States.
    Sense id: en-streetwise-en-adj-oighkprA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 58
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: street-smart, street-wise Related terms: street smarts

Alternative forms

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