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street smart

 

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Adjective street smart has 1 sense
  1. streetwise, street smart, with-it - having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment
    Antonym: stupid (indirect, via smart)

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Street Smart

Adjective

Having the experience and knowledge necessary to deal with dangerous or difficult situations in urban environments.


Example sentences:

  1. She grew up in a rough neighborhood and became incredibly street smart.
  2. His street smart instincts helped him avoid getting into trouble.
  3. Being street smart can be just as important as book smarts in certain situations.

Noun

A person who has practical knowledge of how to navigate and survive in urban areas.


Example sentences:

  1. He may not have a formal education, but he is a street smart who knows how to get things done.
  2. The city streets can be unforgiving for someone who isn't street smart.
  3. She hired a street smart as her guide through the unfamiliar city.

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