Streetwise

Word STREETWISE
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Definitions and meanings of "Streetwise"

What do we mean by streetwise?

Having the shrewd awareness, experience, and resourcefulness needed for survival in a difficult, often dangerous urban environment. adjective

Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments. adjective

Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States. adjective

Having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment adjective

Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.

Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States.

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The word "streetwise" in example sentences

At the same time, a team of people living with the diseases will be conducting a 'streetwise' survey to further ascertain what the community considers a priority for action. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Seems to me that as "streetwise" as some of us are in some ways, we're still surprisingly trusting in others. ❋ 1 Dinosaur (2007)

I worked with inner city kids for about three years after high school, and many had the tough "streetwise" bravado that Jason talked about above. ❋ Unknown (2002)

It was July 11, his 95th birthday, and he was being straddled from behind by a man in a bright cobalt-blue suit, with a salt-and-pepper mustache and the kind of streetwise Italian-American accent that persists more vigorously in acting classes than on the streets of Soho. ❋ Unknown (2001)

The way he said the word 'streetwise' made her tense as though sustaining a blow, as though some how the words had held an insult, a gibe; and yet when she looked at him the grey eyes were still smiling, the relaxed bulk of the male body carelessly at ease, so that she knew she must have imagined the toughness, the threat which she had momentarily felt lay beneath the words. ❋ Jordan, Penny (1991)

Republican Party chairman Michael Steele defended his stewardship of party affairs Monday and dismissed criticism as the talk of GOP figures uncomfortable with his "streetwise" managerial style. ❋ Unknown (2010)

WASHINGTON -- Republican Party chairman Michael Steele defended his stewardship of party affairs Monday and dismissed criticism as the talk of GOP figures uncomfortable with his "streetwise" managerial style. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Police warn women 'act streetwise' to avoid serial rapist POLICE are advising Townsville women to look and act "streetwise" to avoid falling victim to a suspected serial rapist. ❋ Unknown (2010)

WASHINGTON — Republican Party chairman Michael Steele defended his stewardship of party affairs Monday and dismissed criticism as the talk of GOP figures uncomfortable with his "streetwise" mana ... ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2010)

WASHINGTON - Republican Party chairman Michael Steele is defending his record and dismissing insider criticism as the discomfort some have with his "streetwise" manner of doing things. ❋ Associated Press (2010)

WASHINGTON - Republican Party chairman Michael Steele defended his stewardship of party affairs Monday and dismissed criticism as the talk of GOP figures uncomfortable with his "streetwise" managerial style. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Michael Steele defends RNC Chairmanship, 'streetwise' style on GMA ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2010)

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