Streetwise
adjective
Having the knowledge and experience necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment.
He grew up in the city, so he's streetwise and knows how to handle various situations.
Often appears as...
- streetwise person
- streetwise kid
adjective
Having the knowledge and experience necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment.
He grew up in the city, so he's streetwise and knows how to handle various situations.
Often appears as...
- streetwise person
- streetwise kid
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Savviness
Refers to someone's adaptability and cleverness in navigating city life and its challenges.
Despite her youth, she's remarkably streetwise, dodging pickpockets with ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Book-Smart
Being streetwise involves practical knowledge, not necessarily academic or formal education.
He's not great at science, but he's streetwise enough to bargain at the flea market.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
It includes the ability to anticipate and effectively deal with potential urban problems.
She might be new in town, but her streetwise instincts got her home when she lost her map.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Savviness
Refers to someone's adaptability and cleverness in navigating city life and its challenges.
Despite her youth, she's remarkably streetwise, dodging pickpockets with ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Book-Smart
Being streetwise involves practical knowledge, not necessarily academic or formal education.
He's not great at science, but he's streetwise enough to bargain at the flea market.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
It includes the ability to anticipate and effectively deal with potential urban problems.
She might be new in town, but her streetwise instincts got her home when she lost her map.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Savviness
Refers to someone's adaptability and cleverness in navigating city life and its challenges.
Despite her youth, she's remarkably streetwise, dodging pickpockets with ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Book-Smart
Being streetwise involves practical knowledge, not necessarily academic or formal education.
He's not great at science, but he's streetwise enough to bargain at the flea market.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
It includes the ability to anticipate and effectively deal with potential urban problems.
She might be new in town, but her streetwise instincts got her home when she lost her map.
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The Genovese Family PIPE...
a bubble off a crispy critter but back was a very astute streetwise gangster he was no pushover when he hadn't one of his guys to go out and kill he would one of his guy while and killed
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Quote examples
Michael Owen
English Athlete
I think England are probably not as streetwise as plenty of other teams. The other top teams know how to keep a victory or do certain things to hang on to leads or get back in games. They're a lot more streetwise than us. I think as a nation we are very honest, we try to win the right way.
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Raheem Sterling
English Athlete
I'm sorry to say it, but we have to be more arrogant and more streetwise because we are coming up against some great teams who have that streetwise mentality. They bring their play into it: you do what you have to do to win a game. Simple as that. Be streetwise and clever.
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Jed Mercurio
British Writer
The world is a horrible place, but no one worries because we have all been pacified by anodyne television in which incorruptible cops solve crimes, crusading lawyers keep the innocent out of prison, and streetwise social workers rescue children from abuse.
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Caitlin Moran
British Journalist
I don't regret not going to college. Students learn up to the age of 21, then stop. I'll always be learning - the things that really matter in life. How to sign on, how to get free food, how to be streetwise.
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Jack O'Connell
English Actor
I find the education I got from living in Derby and being streetwise and knowing the people that I know, the lessons that I had to learn growing up, have set me in good stead for this kind of working life.
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Rebecca Ferguson
British Musician
Work made me more streetwise because you can be so sheltered at home. I'd definitely encourage my kids Lillie and Karl, who are nine and seven, to get Saturday jobs in the future.
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Wade Barrett
English Actor
The difference between me and other Superstars is that I am more intelligent, possess a superior streetwise viciousness and am motivated by money.
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James Ransone
American Actor
I'm not going to say I'm really streetwise, but I might be more than most people.
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Moeen Ali
English Athlete
When you go into cricket you have to be streetwise.
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Michael Owen
English Athlete
I think England are probably not as streetwise as plenty of other teams. The other top teams know how to keep a victory or do certain things to hang on to leads or get back in games. They're a lot more streetwise than us. I think as a nation we are very honest, we try to win the right way.
Quote examples
Raheem Sterling
English Athlete
I'm sorry to say it, but we have to be more arrogant and more streetwise because we are coming up against some great teams who have that streetwise mentality. They bring their play into it: you do what you have to do to win a game. Simple as that. Be streetwise and clever.
Quote examples
Jed Mercurio
British Writer
The world is a horrible place, but no one worries because we have all been pacified by anodyne television in which incorruptible cops solve crimes, crusading lawyers keep the innocent out of prison, and streetwise social workers rescue children from abuse.
Quote examples
Caitlin Moran
British Journalist
I don't regret not going to college. Students learn up to the age of 21, then stop. I'll always be learning - the things that really matter in life. How to sign on, how to get free food, how to be streetwise.
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Jack O'Connell
English Actor
I find the education I got from living in Derby and being streetwise and knowing the people that I know, the lessons that I had to learn growing up, have set me in good stead for this kind of working life.
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Rebecca Ferguson
British Musician
Work made me more streetwise because you can be so sheltered at home. I'd definitely encourage my kids Lillie and Karl, who are nine and seven, to get Saturday jobs in the future.
Quote examples
Wade Barrett
English Actor
The difference between me and other Superstars is that I am more intelligent, possess a superior streetwise viciousness and am motivated by money.
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James Ransone
American Actor
I'm not going to say I'm really streetwise, but I might be more than most people.
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Moeen Ali
English Athlete
When you go into cricket you have to be streetwise.
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