"key of the street" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} key of the street
  1. (humorous) An imaginary item said to be possessed by anyone who is locked outdoors. Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-key_of_the_street-en-noun-12cjW7wE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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