Definition of cred
: credibility; specifically : the ability to gain acceptance as a member of a particular group or class used … his new street cred to develop contacts — Dale Keiger
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But the real sign that the Beasties have come perilously close to squandering their lifetime supply of cred is the fact that their latest albums have included lyric sheets.
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1981
First Known Use of cred
1981
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Definition of cred for English Language Learners
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: the fact of being accepted and respected as a member of a social group or class
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