What does streetwise mean?

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ˈstritˌwaɪzstreet·wise

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. streetwise, street smart, with-itadjective

    having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment

Wiktionary

  1. streetwiseadjective

    Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.

  2. streetwiseadjective

    Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States.

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  1. streetwise

    Streetwise refers to having the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to handle and navigate through potentially risky or difficult situations in an urban environment. This includes being aware of one's surroundings, understanding local culture, customs, and behaviors, and being able to avoid or handle potential danger or crime. It often suggests a kind of practical intelligence or savvy gained from experience rather than formal education.

Wikidata

  1. StreetWise

    StreetWise is a street magazine sold by people without homes or those at-risk for homelessness in Chicago. Topics covered depend on what is happening in Chicago at the time. In 2003, it had the largest readership of any street publication in the United States of America. Today, it remains among the largest street newspapers in the nation. StreetWise contains art, poetry, and articles by vendors; as well as stories of local and national interest, particularly progressive issues.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of streetwise in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of streetwise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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