street-smart

adjective

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

book smart(English)hard-nosed(English)didactic(English)pragmatic(English)theoretico-practical(English)theoretic(English)jurisprudent(English)evidence-based(English)

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Sources

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