The difference between Street-smart and Streetwise

When used as adjectives, street-smart means having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such as what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom, whereas streetwise means having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.


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  1. Street-smart as an adjective:

    Having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such as what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom.

  1. Streetwise as an adjective:

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

    Examples:

    "Like all [[serial killer]]s, he had the ability to sense [[vulnerability]] among potential victims; he didn't take the streetwise girls, he was after the younger women.'' -Ann Rule speaking about Gary Ridgway."

  2. Streetwise as an adjective:

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

    Examples:

    "You could tell from the way he spat old Tupac lyrics, loitering in the corner with his homies, flipping that Yankees cap on his head like he couldn't give a damn that he was streetwise enough to melt Will Smith."

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