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   streetwise

   /ˈstriːtwʌɪz/

   adjective

   • 1. having the experience and knowledge necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment: informal "I wasn't streetwise enough to figure out what he had in mind"
   • ▪ reflective of modern urban life, especially that of urban youth: informal "streetwise fashion"

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   What does streetwise mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! STREETWISE definition: 1. able to deal successfully with dangerous or difficult situations in big towns or cities where…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean to be street smart?

   • According to The Free Dictionary, being streetwise means being attuned to and adept at surviving in an urban, poor and often criminal environment. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. (1) I'd like to express my gratitude to TFD for its existence.

   Streetwise - definition of streetwise by The Free Dictionary

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   How does streetwise work?

   • With every incident, StreetWise takes you from the firehouse to the scene and back with instant call alerting, customizable Google-based maps, live traffic, hydrant locations, tactical waypoints, live unit tracking with directional apparatus icons, and full preplan management. Share data with neighboring departments for improved mutual aid.

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   What does it mean to be street wise?

   • According to street wise people, they are aware of their surroundings and nearby people and can sense and avoid high-risk areas. Mike, being street wise, notices risky areas by tip offs such as razor wire, cameras, and graffiti. They proceed out of these areas with a confident stride.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › streetwiseSTREETWISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Streetwise means able to deal successfully with dangerous or difficult situations in big towns or cities where there is a lot of crime. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

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     STREETWISE meaning: 1. able to deal successfully with...

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     STREETWISE definicja: 1. able to deal successfully with...

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     STREETWISE translate: тот, кто знает, как действовать в...

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     STREETWISE translate: 適應都市生活的，具有都市生存智慧的. Learn more in the...

   • Portuguese Translation

     streetwise translate: apto a sobreviver no mundo real. Learn...

   • Translate to Mandarin Chinese

     STREETWISE translate: 适应都市生活的，具有都市生存智慧的. Learn more in the...

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   Feb 29, 2012 · Streetwise means having the skills and attitudes necessary to survive in a difficult or dangerous situation or environment. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related entries of streetwise from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › streetwiseSTREETWISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Streetwise means knowing how to deal with difficult or dangerous situations in big cities. Learn the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of this informal adjective with examples from various sources.

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   Streetwise means able to deal successfully with dangerous or difficult situations in big towns or cities where there is a lot of crime. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, pronunciation and translations.

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   The informal adjective streetwise is good for describing people who are resourceful, smart, and a little bit sly. When your cousin comes to visit from his isolated house in the country, he'll want a streetwise guide like you to show him around your urban neighborhood.

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   Streetwise means having the shrewd awareness, experience, and resourcefulness needed for survival in a difficult, often dangerous urban environment. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this term in different languages.

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   Streetwise means street-smart, attuned to and adept at surviving in an urban, poor and often criminal environment. Learn the origin, synonyms and usage of this Americanism from Dictionary.com.