Streetwise: meaning, definitions and examples

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streetwise

 

[ หˆstriหtหŒwaษชz ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cunning, experience

Streetwise describes a person who is knowledgeable about the ways of urban life, often possessing practical skills and experiences that enable them to handle challenging situations in a city environment. This term often implies an ability to navigate social dynamics and understand street culture.

Synonyms

astute, savvy, shrewd, worldly.

Examples of usage

  • He grew up in a tough neighborhood and became quite streetwise.
  • To survive in the city, you need to be streetwise.
  • Her streetwise attitude helped her make quick decisions in difficult times.

Translations

Translations of the word "streetwise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ€ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช straรŸenklug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะปะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…dry ลผyciowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒชใƒผใƒˆใ‚นใƒžใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sokak bilgisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธธ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ์—์„œ ๋˜‘๋˜‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒูŠ ููŠ ุงู„ุดุงุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ streetwise

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ streetwise

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก—ๅคดๆ™บๆ…ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pametno ulicno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถtulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉัˆะตะดะตะณั– ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒฉแƒ˜แƒก แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผรงษ™ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inteligente de la calle

Etymology

The term 'streetwise' emerged in the 1960s, combining the words 'street' and 'wise.' The 'street' represents urban environments, often where one encounters diverse cultures and challenges. 'Wise' denotes the practical intelligence or judgment acquired through experience. The phrase quickly gained popularity, especially in American English, as urban areas became more prominent in culture and social dynamics. It signifies a form of intelligence based not on academic knowledge but on real-world experiences, interactions, and survival strategies in a city. Over the years, 'streetwise' has evolved to encompass characteristics like resourcefulness, adaptability, and an understanding of social cues, crucial for navigating the complexities of urban life. Today, the term is often used to describe individuals who possess a blend of cunning, savvy, and practical skills essential for thriving in bustling environments.