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Definition of streetwise adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

streetwise

adjective
 
/ˈstriːtwaɪz/
 
/ˈstriːtwaɪz/
(North American English also street-smart)
(informal)
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  1. having the knowledge and experience that is needed to deal with the difficulties and dangers of life in a big city
    • Kids seem much more streetwise these days.
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