Definition of streetwise
: possessing the skills and attitudes necessary to survive in a difficult or dangerous situation or environment
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For this color-block hoodie patterned after vintage athletic wear, designer Todd Snyder supersizes the Champion logo to streetwise proportions.
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The new album blends heavenly harmonies with streetwise features from rappers GoldLink, Joey Badass and Kari Faux.
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Uzi uploaded a series of snaps today that displayed his expertise at melding high-fashion taste with a streetwise sensibility.
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Opposite him in the first scene, sopranos Sonja DuToit Tengblad and Sarah Yanovitch played two delightful snarky, streetwise fairies.
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Salvador Dalí showed up to share drinks with socialites and streetwise musicians alike.
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This season, Spurs have beaten Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund and have progressed immeasurably, but again they were undone by a more streetwise side.
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His character was tough and streetwise and remains one of the most important characters in the DC universe.
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The Defenders, joining streetwise heroes Luke Cage, Daredevil and Iron Fist to take down their enemies in the Netflix series.
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First Known Use of streetwise
1949
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: having the knowledge needed to survive in difficult and dangerous places or situations in a city
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