- streetwise
- adjective Date: 1965 possessing the skills and attitudes necessary to survive in a difficult or dangerous situation or environment
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streetwise — A person who is street smart or streetwise has enough experience and knowledge about life in the city to be able to deal with difficult or dangerous situations. The kids living in this area are all street smart they re in less danger than… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
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