adjective
- having the knowledge and experience necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment
Usage: informal
Examples
- Growing up in the city made her streetwise and cautious.
- The streetwise teenager knew which neighborhoods to avoid at night.
- His streetwise instincts helped him recognize the scam immediately.
- She may look young, but she’s streetwise beyond her years.
- The detective’s streetwise contacts provided valuable information.
- Being streetwise means knowing how to read people and situations quickly.