adjective
possessing the shrewd awareness, experience, and resourcefulness needed for survival in a difficult, often dangerous urban environment
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The streetwise entrepreneur was able to navigate the complexities of the business world with ease.
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She's so streetwise, she always knows the best shortcuts to avoid traffic.
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He's streetwise, so you can trust him to know how to handle himself in any situation.
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Being streetwise doesn't just mean knowing the literal streets, it also means having a keen sense of awareness and adaptability.